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P423 RHV

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,709 mi
Last recorded17,709 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 RHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 17,709 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 17,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 17,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 17,709 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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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P423 RHV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P423 RHV, 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 P423 RHV registered?

P423 RHV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P423 RHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 RHV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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