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P686 WGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,941 mi
Last recorded28,941 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 WGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,941 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,941 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,909 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 26,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,177 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,101 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 20,101 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,592 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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P686 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P686 WGO, 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 P686 WGO registered?

P686 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P686 WGO safe to buy?

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