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G506 RGN

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,007 mi
Last recorded1,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 RGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 1,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 124 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Apr 2023 86 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,882 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 30,305 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play rough spindle worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 30,304 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 30,286 miles

Front brake requires adjustment

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 May 2017 30,286 miles

Front brake requires adjustment

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,712 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 23,151 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,452 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 21,452 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,452 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 21,452 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,452 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 21,452 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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G506 RGN is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 G506 RGN, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G506 RGN is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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