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R29 OGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,339 mi
Last recorded32,339 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,912 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 29,912 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,790 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2018 26,784 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,519 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,192 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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R29 OGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R29 OGC, 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 R29 OGC registered?

R29 OGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R29 OGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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