CarVerify

Free Car Check

P85 ERC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,808 mi
Last recorded31,808 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 ERC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 3,180 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,553 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,375 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 28,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 25,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 24,242 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P85 ERC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P85 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P85 ERC?

You can check the full history of P85 ERC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P85 ERC registered?

P85 ERC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P85 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 ERC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P85 ERC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P85 ERC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.