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M31 RAU

1994 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

415 mi
Last recorded415 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Vespa13,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 131 miles

Advise both front & rear brakes close to having no reserve travel

Advise rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 2 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2009 1 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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M31 RAU is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,304 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 M31 RAU, 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 32 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M31 RAU registered?

M31 RAU is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M31 RAU safe to buy?

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