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P613 WGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,763 mi
Last recorded18,763 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 WGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,763 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,763 miles

serious oil leak from engine!

Fail 19 Mar 2014 18,763 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear offside indicator lense damaged omitting white light

serious oil leak from engine!

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,459 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 15,456 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,731 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 14,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,027 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,367 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 12,348 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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P613 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P613 WGO, 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 P613 WGO registered?

P613 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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