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P607 PFA

1996 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,895 mi
Last recorded20,895 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 PFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,895 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

centre stand bolt loose

steering turns to right automatically when wheel raised. have been advised by presenter that this is common on these models

Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,883 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre stand bolt loose

Fail 12 Apr 2011 17,745 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,745 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,886 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 15,082 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 15,082 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 14,671 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 13,255 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P607 PFA is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P607 PFA, 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 P607 PFA registered?

P607 PFA is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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