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P358 XGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,260 mi
Last recorded18,260 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 XGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 18,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 18,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,518 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 17,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 14 May 2014 14,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,235 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,054 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 10,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 6,047 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 6,036 miles

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

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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P358 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 P358 XGC, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P358 XGC registered?

P358 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P358 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 XGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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