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M617 RNC

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,123 mi
Last recorded28,123 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 RNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 28,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 27,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 27,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 24,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 24,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 22,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,223 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 18,528 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,399 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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M617 RNC is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,989 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 M617 RNC, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M617 RNC registered?

M617 RNC is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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