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R26 VNO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,179 mi
Last recorded6,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 VNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 6,179 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,476 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 5,476 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 4,840 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 4,833 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 4,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 3,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 2,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 2,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 2,342 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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R26 VNO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R26 VNO, 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 R26 VNO registered?

R26 VNO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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