MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
advise rear number plate light not working
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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P556 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P556 SUU, 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 P556 SUU registered?
P556 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 1997.
Is P556 SUU safe to buy?
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