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P343 RYF

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,118 mi
Last recorded18,118 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 RYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,480 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,480 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 16,601 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,601 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 16,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

REAR TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 16,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 16,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 16,601 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 16,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 1,660 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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P343 RYF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P343 RYF, 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 P343 RYF registered?

P343 RYF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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