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P473 NBP

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,313 mi
Last recorded4,313 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 NBP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 4,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 17,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,709 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 13,709 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 13,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 11,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 5,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,037 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2006 3,922 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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P473 NBP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc 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 P473 NBP, 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 P473 NBP registered?

P473 NBP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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