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P970 GPH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,155 mi
Last recorded8,155 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 GPH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 8,155 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 8,153 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam lights not operating because engine will not start (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 8,150 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 7,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 7,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 7,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,252 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 6,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 6,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,722 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,683 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,524 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,328 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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P970 GPH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P970 GPH, 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 P970 GPH registered?

P970 GPH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P970 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 GPH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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