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P532 WGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,133 mi
Last recorded6,133 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 WGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 6,133 miles

throttle stiff

Pass 13 Sep 2019 5,217 miles

Battery cover missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 4,930 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 4,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 4,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 4,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 4,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 4,371 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 3,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 349 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 349 miles

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.

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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P532 WGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P532 WGJ, 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 P532 WGJ registered?

P532 WGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P532 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P532 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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