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P437 PLF

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,375 mi
Last recorded22,375 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 PLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 22,375 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 22,375 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,375 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 22,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 22,375 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,375 miles

Nail in rear tyre

seat secured with strap

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,313 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 17,313 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,642 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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P437 PLF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P437 PLF, 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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P437 PLF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 1997.

Is P437 PLF safe to buy?

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