CarVerify

Free Car Check

R151 XAR

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi
4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 XAR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 464 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 464 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 182 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 182 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 182 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,410 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 15,408 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,839 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R151 XAR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R151 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R151 XAR?

You can check the full history of R151 XAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R151 XAR registered?

R151 XAR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R151 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 XAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R151 XAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R151 XAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.