MOT Status
ValidMileage
15,344 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 EVJ is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 P485 EVJ, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P485 EVJ registered?
P485 EVJ is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 1996.
Is P485 EVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P485 EVJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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