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R200 WHO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,891 mi
Last recorded22,891 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 WHO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 22,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,596 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 22,596 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,574 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 21,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 21,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,833 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,153 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,153 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,365 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R200 WHO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R200 WHO, 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 R200 WHO registered?

R200 WHO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R200 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 WHO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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