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P454 DOD

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

11,778 mi
Last recorded11,778 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 DOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,259 miles

SPEEDO INOPERATIVE

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged REAR (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 11,259 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired FRONT N/S (1.5.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

SPEEDO INOPERATIVE

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged REAR (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 11,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,259 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 11,259 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,259 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 11,259 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,259 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 11,259 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 11,259 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,154 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 9,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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P454 DOD is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P454 DOD, 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 P454 DOD registered?

P454 DOD is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P454 DOD safe to buy?

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