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P797 MKO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,491 mi
Last recorded7,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 MKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 6,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,419 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 6,417 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 5,804 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2011 5,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 4,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,544 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 2,083 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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P797 MKO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P797 MKO, 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 P797 MKO registered?

P797 MKO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P797 MKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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