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P512 SUU

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,290 mi
Last recorded18,290 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 SUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,185 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headlamp aim adjuster needs attention

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 16,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,411 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 15,411 miles

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 14,147 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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P512 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P512 SUU, 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 P512 SUU registered?

P512 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P512 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 SUU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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