MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front 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))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
low tyre presure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear suspension component slightly missaligned but bike is still safe to ride
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear suspension component slightly missaligned but bike is still safe to ride
Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
battery cover missing
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R193 KGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R193 KGJ, 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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R193 KGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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