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R307 EPN

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,989 mi
Last recorded18,989 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 EPN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 18,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,557 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,887 miles

Brake cylinder slightly damaged Rubber seals worn (3.2.B1b)

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

Signs of corrosion on bottom part of chassis

Signs of corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,725 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 13,725 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,419 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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R307 EPN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R307 EPN, 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 R307 EPN registered?

R307 EPN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R307 EPN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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