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P455 AUM

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 AUM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 19,977 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,760 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Apr 2016 18,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,105 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,781 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 15,774 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 13,680 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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P455 AUM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P455 AUM, 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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P455 AUM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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