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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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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.
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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.
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