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P438 ADO

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,826 mi
Last recorded13,826 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 ADO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 13,826 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 13,826 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 13,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 13,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 13,276 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2016 13,266 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 12,437 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 11,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,873 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 11,873 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2008 11,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,821 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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P438 ADO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P438 ADO, 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 P438 ADO registered?

P438 ADO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P438 ADO safe to buy?

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