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SOH 897

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,302 mi
Last recorded7,302 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 897
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 7,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 7,184 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 7,098 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 6,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 6,721 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 6,519 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 6,296 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 5,666 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 5,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 4,709 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 4,636 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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SOH 897 is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 SOH 897, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SOH 897 registered?

SOH 897 is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is SOH 897 safe to buy?

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