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P685 OFL

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,901 mi
Last recorded7,901 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 OFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 7,901 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,889 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 6,889 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,444 miles

Engine mountings have slight play

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 6,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

engine mountings have slight play

speedo not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,066 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 6,066 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 5,311 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 4,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,079 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 4,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front mudguard partially missing...

Pass 22 Jun 2006 3,828 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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P685 OFL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OFL, 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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P685 OFL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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