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P407 XGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,369 mi
Last recorded16,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 XGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 16,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 16,286 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 15,851 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 15,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,229 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 15,229 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 15,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,684 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 14,684 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 13,754 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 13,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 12,583 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight cracks in front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,576 miles

Offside Front The front brake master cylinder dust seal is damaged

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 12,576 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

The front brake master cylinder dust seal is damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 12,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,405 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 12,396 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 12,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2012 12,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 12,364 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 12,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,340 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 1,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 1,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 12,092 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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P407 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P407 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 P407 XGC registered?

P407 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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