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P68 VGP

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,870 mi
Last recorded5,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 VGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 5,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 5,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 4,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 3,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 2,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 1,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 1,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 1,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 1,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 878 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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P68 VGP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P68 VGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P68 VGP registered?

P68 VGP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P68 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 VGP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P68 VGP have outstanding finance?

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