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P557 MAV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,030 mi
Last recorded8,030 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 MAV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 8,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 6,023 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 6,016 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 6,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 5,860 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 5,859 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 5,742 miles

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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P557 MAV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 P557 MAV, 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 P557 MAV registered?

P557 MAV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P557 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 MAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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