MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front and rear brakes levers close to no reserve travel
Beam image deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened frame and suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s indicator tell tail light not working
rear brake close to no reserve travel
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Beam image deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened frame and suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s indicator tell tail light not working
rear brake close to no reserve travel
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
on full beam tell tail n/w
Offside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
on full beam tell tail n/w
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
head lamp aim is deteriorated
under side has a cover and been painting
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and has been heavily painted on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension components are corroded
daytime mot only all lights have been permanently masked
manufacture covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection
rear brake lever is close to no reserve travel
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P78 KRD is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 P78 KRD, 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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P78 KRD is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 1997.
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