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P489 NBP

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,325 mi
Last recorded5,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 NBP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 5,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 5,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 5,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 5,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 4,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 4,954 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 4,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 4,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 4,899 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 4,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 4,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 4,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 4,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 4,553 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,465 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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P489 NBP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P489 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 P489 NBP registered?

P489 NBP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P489 NBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 NBP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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