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P915 HJN

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,082 mi
Last recorded11,082 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 HJN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 11,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 10,870 miles

Rear rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 8 Sep 2020 10,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 10,129 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 10,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 9,583 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 9,583 miles

Vehicle identification number not legible (6.3.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,955 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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P915 HJN is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P915 HJN, 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 P915 HJN registered?

P915 HJN is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P915 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P915 HJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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