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P557 RYE

1996 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,980 mi
Last recorded13,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 RYE
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 13,973 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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P557 RYE is a 1996 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P557 RYE, 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 30 years old, this Vespa T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P557 RYE registered?

P557 RYE is a 1996 Vespa T5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P557 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 RYE shows 2 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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