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P866 TFE

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,374 mi
Last recorded14,374 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 TFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 14,374 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 12,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2015 12,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 10,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 10,477 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,344 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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P866 TFE is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P866 TFE, 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 P866 TFE registered?

P866 TFE is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P866 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P866 TFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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