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P466 RYV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,076 mi
Last recorded12,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 RYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 12,076 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 12,048 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 11,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 11,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 11,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 11,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,247 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 10,247 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 8,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 8,832 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,477 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,813 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 5,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 5,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 5,069 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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P466 RYV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P466 RYV, 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 P466 RYV registered?

P466 RYV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P466 RYV safe to buy?

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