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P489 SRN

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,847 mi
Last recorded15,847 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 SRN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,714 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 SRN is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P489 SRN?

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What year was P489 SRN registered?

P489 SRN is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P489 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 SRN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P489 SRN have outstanding finance?

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