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P763 DTA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,652 mi
Last recorded9,652 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 DTA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,652 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 9,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 9,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 9,652 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,904 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 8,904 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 6,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 6,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

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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P763 DTA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P763 DTA, 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 P763 DTA registered?

P763 DTA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P763 DTA safe to buy?

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