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P422 CPL

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,501 mi
Last recorded16,501 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 CPL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 16,501 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 16,501 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,933 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,947 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 11,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,426 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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P422 CPL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P422 CPL, 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 P422 CPL registered?

P422 CPL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is P422 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 CPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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