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P993 PYC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,431 mi
Last recorded7,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 PYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 7,431 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 7,389 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 7,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 7,120 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 7,120 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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P993 PYC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P993 PYC, 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 P993 PYC registered?

P993 PYC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P993 PYC safe to buy?

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