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P651 AFE

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,816 mi
Last recorded13,816 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 AFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 13,816 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

lower exhaust mounting bolt missing.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 13,816 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

lower exhaust mounting bolt missing.

Pass 22 May 2023 13,689 miles

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

lower exhaust mounting bolt missing.

Pass 5 May 2022 13,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 13,547 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,525 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 13,501 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 13,465 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 13,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,297 miles

corrosion to under belly pan

front tyre perished in sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2013 9,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,465 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 8,465 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 May 2009 7,803 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,198 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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P651 AFE is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P651 AFE, 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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P651 AFE is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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