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H497 LJM

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,983 mi
Last recorded18,983 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 LJM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,983 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 11,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,392 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 12,213 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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H497 LJM is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,664 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 H497 LJM, 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 35 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H497 LJM registered?

H497 LJM is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H497 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 LJM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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