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P987 XRG

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,816 mi
Last recorded2,816 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 XRG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 2,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 2,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 2,812 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 2,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 2,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 2,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 2,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 2,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 2,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 2,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 2,556 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 2,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 2,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 2,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 2,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 2,201 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 2,201 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 2,147 miles

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 2,147 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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P987 XRG is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P987 XRG, 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 P987 XRG registered?

P987 XRG is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P987 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 XRG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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