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R303 CVX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,604 mi
Last recorded20,604 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 CVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 20,604 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 20,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 19,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 19,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 18,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,666 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 17,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 16,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,250 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 13,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,977 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 13,977 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,977 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,996 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2007 17,401 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 17,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,254 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 16,254 miles

Front 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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R303 CVX 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 81%.

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 R303 CVX, 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 R303 CVX registered?

R303 CVX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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