MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
no stand fitted
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS
unable to see condition of front brake pads
rear tyre on limit, knock on front forks no play
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
rear crash bars loose
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P459 FPM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P459 FPM, 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 P459 FPM registered?
P459 FPM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 1997.
Is P459 FPM safe to buy?
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