MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
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))
Central Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Centre Lower engine mount worn
Nearside Rear Lower oil leak from rear lower engine
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
centrestand rusty and pivot pin worn
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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.
Is P617 VHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P617 VHB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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