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P301 XUB

1997 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,635 mi
Last recorded16,635 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 XUB
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 16,635 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 16,609 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 16,489 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 16,263 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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P301 XUB is a 1997 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Vespa T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P301 XUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Vespa T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P301 XUB registered?

P301 XUB is a 1997 Vespa T5, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P301 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 XUB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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