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Q134MAH

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,437 mi
Last recorded38,437 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ134MAH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 38,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 36,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 31,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 29,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 27,363 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 27,354 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 3,054 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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Q134MAH is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Q134MAH, 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 Q134MAH registered?

Q134MAH is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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