MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
both tyres were under pressure
both tyres were under pressure
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nail in rear tyre
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R118 JTN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R118 JTN, 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 R118 JTN registered?
R118 JTN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R118 JTN safe to buy?
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