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R104 FFV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Diesel 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,716 mi
Last recorded19,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 FFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 19,716 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 19,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,180 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 19,180 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,981 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,939 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,694 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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R104 FFV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R104 FFV, 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.

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What year was R104 FFV registered?

R104 FFV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R104 FFV safe to buy?

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