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P732 OAR

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,957 mi
Last recorded13,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 OAR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,957 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 13,957 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 May 2015 17,163 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,250 miles

oil leak l/h side engine

seat hinge damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,223 miles

floor panel slightly corroded

oil leak drive side of engine

Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,074 miles

headlamp surround damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 13,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 13,567 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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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P732 OAR is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 P732 OAR, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P732 OAR is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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