MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake lever has slight freeplay which could effect brake light
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
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))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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P525 RYL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P525 RYL, 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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P525 RYL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 1996.
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