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P564 SUU

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,990 mi
Last recorded7,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 SUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,990 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 7,980 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 7,702 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 7,702 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P564 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P564 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 P564 SUU registered?

P564 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P564 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P564 SUU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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