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P941 SUV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,744 mi
Last recorded9,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 SUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 9,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 9,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 9,702 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 9,702 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,280 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 28,280 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,558 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,331 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,326 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,854 miles

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

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

advise left rear indicator lens cracked.

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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P941 SUV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue 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 P941 SUV, 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 P941 SUV registered?

P941 SUV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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