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P546 WGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,277 mi
Last recorded22,277 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 WGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 22,244 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,996 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 21,207 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2007 21,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,571 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 20,571 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P546 WGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P546 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 P546 WGJ registered?

P546 WGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P546 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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