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P792 TFR

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,518 mi
Last recorded18,518 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 TFR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,518 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced Poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Lower Evidence of minor oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2025 18,397 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension slightly stiff

Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,246 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, underside of engine/crank casing coated with engine oil.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 17,886 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 17,298 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 17,298 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not illuminating from front brake control. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 14,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 16,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,874 miles

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

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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P792 TFR is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P792 TFR, 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 P792 TFR registered?

P792 TFR is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P792 TFR safe to buy?

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