MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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))
Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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.
Is P491 RYV safe to buy?
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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