MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P521 AOD is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 P521 AOD, 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.
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What year was P521 AOD registered?
P521 AOD is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 August 1996.
Is P521 AOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P521 AOD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P521 AOD have outstanding finance?
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