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P37 SYF

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,137 mi
Last recorded12,137 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 SYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 12,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 11,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 11,668 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 11,668 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 11,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 11,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 11,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,958 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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P37 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P37 SYF, 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 P37 SYF registered?

P37 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P37 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 SYF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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