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P315 SGF

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,008 mi
Last recorded10,008 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 SGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 10,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 10,007 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,007 miles

Front tyre worn on offside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,007 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 10,007 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slight play in front wheel hub bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2007 10,007 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

seat locking mechanism inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 10,007 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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P315 SGF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P315 SGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P315 SGF registered?

P315 SGF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P315 SGF safe to buy?

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