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P947 PFB

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,122 mi
Last recorded12,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 PFB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,636 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 10,261 miles

engine oil leak.

scooter is heavily customised.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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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P947 PFB is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P947 PFB, 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 P947 PFB registered?

P947 PFB is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P947 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P947 PFB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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