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R193 KGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,297 mi
Last recorded22,297 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 KGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,297 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,579 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,346 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,853 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 12,834 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,529 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,369 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 11,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 11,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,264 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 11,264 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,683 miles

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.

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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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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