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P371 RYF

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,858 mi
Last recorded13,858 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 RYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 13,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 13,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 1,382 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,608 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when turning right (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 13,532 miles

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

Steering feels slightly tight

Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,413 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,388 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,268 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,268 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,815 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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P371 RYF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P371 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 P371 RYF registered?

P371 RYF is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P371 RYF safe to buy?

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