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P459 FPM

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,771 mi
Last recorded25,771 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 FPM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 25,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,627 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

no stand fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2014 24,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,039 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 19,730 miles

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,563 miles

rear tyre on limit, knock on front forks no play

Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,072 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 16,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 15,686 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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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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P459 FPM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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