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P486 RYM

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,624 mi
Last recorded15,624 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 RYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 15,597 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 9,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,490 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 7,714 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2007 6,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,719 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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P486 RYM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P486 RYM, 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 P486 RYM registered?

P486 RYM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P486 RYM safe to buy?

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