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R130 JGH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,956 mi
Last recorded11,956 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 JGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2019 11,956 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 11,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 11,873 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underbelly (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 11,668 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake slightly spongy and more than normal travel but locks the brake on the brake tester

Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 10,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 8,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 14,968 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R130 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R130 JGH, 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 R130 JGH registered?

R130 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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