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F947 RDX

1989 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,694 mi
Last recorded6,694 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF947 RDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 6,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 6,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 6,142 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 6,142 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 5,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 5,074 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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F947 RDX is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 F947 RDX, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F947 RDX registered?

F947 RDX is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F947 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F947 RDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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