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P389 XGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,208 mi
Last recorded10,208 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 XGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 10,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 10,208 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,208 miles

no mirrors fitted

Fail 24 May 2010 10,208 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

no mirrors fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 9,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 9,539 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 27 May 2008 9,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,456 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 9,456 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 9,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 9,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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P389 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P389 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 P389 XGC registered?

P389 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P389 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 XGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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