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P41 LOT

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,189 mi
Last recorded11,189 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 LOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 11,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 11,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 11,142 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 10,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 10,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 9,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 8,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 8,637 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 8,637 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 4,878 miles

cable clamp broken on front mudguard

Fail 1 Mar 2016 4,878 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake lever (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

cable clamp broken on front mudguard

Fail 3 Mar 2015 4,186 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 3,984 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012

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

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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P41 LOT is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P41 LOT, 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 P41 LOT registered?

P41 LOT is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P41 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 LOT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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