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P721 PLY

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,024 mi
Last recorded46,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 PLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,072 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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P721 PLY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P721 PLY, 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 P721 PLY registered?

P721 PLY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P721 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 PLY shows 6 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 P721 PLY have outstanding finance?

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