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P472 WGT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,336 mi
Last recorded16,336 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 WGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 16,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,808 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 7,620 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 6,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 6,276 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2011 6,276 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 6,276 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 6,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 4,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 4,000 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 4,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P472 WGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P472 WGT, 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 P472 WGT registered?

P472 WGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P472 WGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 WGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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