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P321 RYK

1996 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,125 mi
Last recorded14,125 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 RYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 14,125 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 14,125 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 12,825 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 12,803 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,231 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,939 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 11,939 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,371 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P321 RYK is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P321 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P321 RYK registered?

P321 RYK is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P321 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 RYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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