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P669 SAT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,630 mi
Last recorded10,630 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 SAT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,042 miles

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

front brake disc poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in rear sub frame mounting bushes

Fail 30 May 2012 22,042 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in rear sub frame mounting bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,256 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 19,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2005 16,431 miles

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

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.

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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P669 SAT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P669 SAT, 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 P669 SAT registered?

P669 SAT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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