MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P685 GPA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P685 GPA, 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 P685 GPA registered?
P685 GPA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 1997.
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