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P617 VHB

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,740 mi
Last recorded16,740 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 VHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 16,740 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 16,655 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 16,587 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 16,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 16,529 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 16,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 16,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 16,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,185 miles

Centre Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Rear Lower oil leak from rear lower engine

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,180 miles

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

centrestand rusty and pivot pin worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,170 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 16,165 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 16,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,146 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,892 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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P617 VHB is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P617 VHB, 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 P617 VHB registered?

P617 VHB is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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