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P848 WWO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

8,767 mi
Last recorded8,767 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 WWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 8,767 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 8,767 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam missing stuck on high beam (4.1.3 (b))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 7,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 7,926 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 7,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 7,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 7,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 7,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 6,923 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,554 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 6,539 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 4,965 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 4,965 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 4,040 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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P848 WWO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P848 WWO, 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 P848 WWO registered?

P848 WWO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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