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R154 MGT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,191 mi
Last recorded19,191 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 MGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,191 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear left (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handlebars not aligned with front wheel

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 19,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear left (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handlebars not aligned with front wheel

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Starter button does not release properly

Pass 23 Oct 2021 18,405 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,721 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 17,721 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,471 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 17,465 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 14,023 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 10,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,803 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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R154 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R154 MGT, 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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R154 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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