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P576 RUW

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,719 mi
Last recorded32,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 RUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 32,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 32,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 32,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 32,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,010 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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P576 RUW is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P576 RUW, 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 P576 RUW registered?

P576 RUW is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P576 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P576 RUW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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