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AH70314

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,438 mi
Last recorded15,438 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH70314
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,449 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 14,448 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,438 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 13,438 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,263 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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AH70314 is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AH70314, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AH70314?

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What year was AH70314 registered?

AH70314 is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is AH70314 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH70314 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AH70314 have outstanding finance?

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