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P781 HEO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,187 mi
Last recorded4,187 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 HEO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2022 4,187 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,930 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 2,582 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Central Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 2,320 miles

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 1,485 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 1,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,001 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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P781 HEO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P781 HEO, 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 P781 HEO registered?

P781 HEO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P781 HEO safe to buy?

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