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P457 YCD

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,110 mi
Last recorded14,110 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 YCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 14,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,149 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,178 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 11,178 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,669 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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P457 YCD is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P457 YCD, 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 P457 YCD registered?

P457 YCD is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P457 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 YCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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