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P380 WGK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,271 mi
Last recorded26,271 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 WGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 26,271 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2010 26,271 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,432 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,562 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))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 18,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,988 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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P380 WGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P380 WGK, 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 P380 WGK registered?

P380 WGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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