MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Centre stand worn.
Rear tyre starting to crack/perish.
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Centre stand worn.
Rear tyre starting to crack/perish.
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
Front tyre slightly perished
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R296 HGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R296 HGO, 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 R296 HGO registered?
R296 HGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R296 HGO safe to buy?
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