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P783 SYF

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,699 mi
Last recorded11,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 SYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 11,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 10,829 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 9,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 8,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 8,222 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 7,625 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 7,625 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 6,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 6,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 6,479 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 6,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,479 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 6,479 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,068 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 6,068 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 5,102 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 5,102 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 4,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 4,654 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2006 3,801 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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P783 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P783 SYF, 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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P783 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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