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P526 JHJ

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,286 mi
Last recorded19,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 JHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 19,286 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2025 19,286 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,306 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2024 18,306 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2022 18,280 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 16,196 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2020 14,806 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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P526 JHJ is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P526 JHJ, 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 P526 JHJ registered?

P526 JHJ is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P526 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 JHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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