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R121 JUB

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,539 mi
Last recorded19,539 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JUB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,539 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 19,529 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 18,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,432 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front mudguard loose

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,276 miles

frontmudguard slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2013 22,276 miles

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

frontmudguard slightly loose

Pass 24 May 2008 2,081 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 2,081 miles

Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 20,789 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,452 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,452 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R121 JUB is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R121 JUB, 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 R121 JUB registered?

R121 JUB is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R121 JUB safe to buy?

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