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R173 MGT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,732 mi
Last recorded12,732 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 MGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 12,732 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 12,732 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 11,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 May 2010 11,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2009 6,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,620 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,620 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,036 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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R173 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R173 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 R173 MGT registered?

R173 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R173 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 MGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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