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P334 LEV

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165 mi
Last recorded165 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 LEV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 165 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 18 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 7 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 8,071 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 8,071 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded under body (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 6,524 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,492 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,974 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 5,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 2,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 1,676 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 831 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 738 miles

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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P334 LEV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P334 LEV, 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 P334 LEV registered?

P334 LEV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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