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P338 LEV

1996 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,302 mi
Last recorded11,302 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 LEV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 11,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 10,777 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Fail 23 Jan 2020 10,777 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Jan 2019 9,864 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Front Tyre has uneven wear

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 9,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Front Tyre has uneven wear

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 8,910 miles

Front Tyre wear is uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 7,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 6,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 4,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,683 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 1,864 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 1,864 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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P338 LEV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P338 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 P338 LEV registered?

P338 LEV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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