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P594 ROO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,256 mi
Last recorded40,256 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 ROO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 40,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 19,302 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 13,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Mar 2011 12,653 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,428 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P594 ROO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P594 ROO, 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 P594 ROO registered?

P594 ROO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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