Piaggio Vespa

White · Petrol · 1997 · 124 cc

P431 OBYMOT history

P431 OBY is a white petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 22 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 29,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
29,014 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P431 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P431 OBY was last recorded at 29,014 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2012: 2,120 miles, lower than 20,021 miles on 23 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,014 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 29,014 miles
  • 2022 – 29,014 miles
  • 2017 – 28,036 miles
  • 2016 – 25,297 miles
  • 2015 – 22,135 miles
  • 2012 – 2,120 miles
  • 2008 – 18,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,014 miles
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp light intensity reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension seized .

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    600816099984
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail29,014 miles8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    700554969337
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Front arm seized (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorMotorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Side stand (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass29,014 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    164876579917
    • DangerousFront Suspension seized .
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail29,014 miles (+978)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    834452418311
    • DangerousFront Suspension seized .
    • DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass28,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    444876820016
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  6. Fail28,036 miles (+2,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    573180742214
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  7. Pass25,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    185936151140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,297 miles (+5)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    953251940068
    • FailureFront Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp dipswitch wiring wrong // main beam show as dip beam (1.2.2b(i))

  9. Fail25,292 miles (+3,157)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    250784056425
    • FailureDirection indicator damaged and function impaired n/s/f // o/s/r// n/s/r ind dim (1.5.3a)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp missing no side light (1.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureFront Headlamp missing no head light main beam warning light (1.2.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  10. Pass22,135 miles (+20,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    137359435194
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass2,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    2,120 miles
    Test number
    459565372295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail2,120 miles (-17,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,120 miles
    Test number
    378795672446
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

  13. Pass20,021 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    425513082093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,562 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,562 miles
    Test number
    511249768261
    • AdvisoryFront Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • NoteCenter stand pivot excessivly worn

  15. Fail18,562 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,562 miles
    Test number
    640178068271
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • NoteCenter stand pivot excessivly worn

Questions about P431 OBY

Does P431 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P431 OBY expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P431 OBY?
The MOT on P431 OBY expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P431 OBY done?
P431 OBY was recorded at 29,014 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 729 miles a year.
Has P431 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P431 OBY has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on P431 OBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P431 OBY find?
P431 OBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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