MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
slight oil leak
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))
slight oil leak
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure locking nut missing on pivot (3.1.2a)
uneven tyre ware
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R28 VNO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R28 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 R28 VNO registered?
R28 VNO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R28 VNO safe to buy?
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