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P673 XJR

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,271 mi
Last recorded18,271 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 XJR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 18,271 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 18,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2013 6,986 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 5,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,603 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 5,603 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,304 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 5,304 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,684 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 4,005 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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P673 XJR is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P673 XJR, 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 P673 XJR registered?

P673 XJR is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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