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P74 YYJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,530 mi
Last recorded20,530 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 YYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 20,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 27 May 2010 19,910 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P74 YYJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P74 YYJ, 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 P74 YYJ registered?

P74 YYJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P74 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 YYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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