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P992 AJR

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,010 mi
Last recorded8,010 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 AJR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 8,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 7,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 7,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 7,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 7,235 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure stand (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,193 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 7,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 6,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 6,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 5,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 5,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 5,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 3,084 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,759 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P992 AJR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P992 AJR, 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 P992 AJR registered?

P992 AJR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P992 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 AJR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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