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P93 SRL

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,415 mi
Last recorded13,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 SRL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,415 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

body panels corroding

front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,356 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 13,356 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,082 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 13,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,118 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 11,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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
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P93 SRL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P93 SRL, 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 P93 SRL registered?

P93 SRL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P93 SRL safe to buy?

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