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P782 BSA

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,865 mi
Last recorded10,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 BSA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,865 miles

seat front hinge may require slight adjustment

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,455 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 10,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,033 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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P782 BSA is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P782 BSA, 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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What year was P782 BSA registered?

P782 BSA is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P782 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 BSA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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