MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel bearing has slight play front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
minor oil leak
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
Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
minor oil leak
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
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
oil leak
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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?
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