MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake component inadequately mounted Flexi brake Hose fouling on body. (1.1.21 (c))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
High beam tell tale does not illuminate
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
High beam tell tale does not illuminate
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 BKU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 R217 BKU, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R217 BKU registered?
R217 BKU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 1998.
Is R217 BKU safe to buy?
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