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G720 URJ

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,377 mi
Last recorded14,377 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 URJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 14,377 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 14,337 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 14,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 11,459 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 11,459 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 11,459 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

brake cable ends slightl;y frayed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,158 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 11,158 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 10,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,414 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 10,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 7,696 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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G720 URJ is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G720 URJ, 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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What year was G720 URJ registered?

G720 URJ is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G720 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G720 URJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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