MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R154 MGT registered?
R154 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R154 MGT safe to buy?
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