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R160 XAR

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,022 mi
Last recorded10,022 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 XAR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 10,022 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,268 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,268 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 7,986 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 6,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 6,825 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 6,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,697 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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R160 XAR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R160 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 R160 XAR registered?

R160 XAR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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