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R28 VNO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,315 mi
Last recorded18,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 VNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 18,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 18,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 18,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,070 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2021 17,989 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 17,162 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,642 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 16,632 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,265 miles

uneven tyre ware

Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,799 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 8,799 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,452 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 7,452 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2009 5,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 5,505 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2008 2,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 2,758 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 2,758 miles

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.

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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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.

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