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LJH 390W

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,715 mi
Last recorded36,715 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 390W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,046 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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LJH 390W is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJH 390W, 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

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What year was LJH 390W registered?

LJH 390W is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is LJH 390W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJH 390W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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