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P877 RYM

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,476 mi
Last recorded37,476 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 RYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 37,476 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,476 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,289 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 35,289 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,849 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,103 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 29,103 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 14,810 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,810 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 14,810 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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P877 RYM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P877 RYM, 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 P877 RYM registered?

P877 RYM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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