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R132 JTY

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,594 mi
Last recorded12,594 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 JTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 12,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 11,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,632 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,111 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 11,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,140 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 10,140 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,456 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,433 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,878 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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R132 JTY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R132 JTY, 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 R132 JTY registered?

R132 JTY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R132 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 JTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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