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P486 RYV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,749 mi
Last recorded24,749 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 RYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,749 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake leaver sticky

front brake disc worn

slight interaction between rear side light and rear indicators

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,654 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,139 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,326 miles

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

advise rear brake sticking slightly

adviseh/lamp reflector badly rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2008 11,834 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

registration plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2007 2,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 2,779 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 RYV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P486 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 P486 RYV registered?

P486 RYV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P486 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 RYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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