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P491 RYV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,508 mi
Last recorded27,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 RYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,509 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 27,508 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Head lamp switch working intermittent

Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,508 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,508 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,534 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 20 May 2010 24,137 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 24,137 miles

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 16,850 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 15,089 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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P491 RYV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P491 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 P491 RYV registered?

P491 RYV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P491 RYV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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