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P533 RYL

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,540 mi
Last recorded35,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 RYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,540 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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))

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 34,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,893 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,893 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 31,598 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,474 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 27,474 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P533 RYL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P533 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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What year was P533 RYL registered?

P533 RYL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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