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R315 EPN

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,673 mi
Last recorded13,673 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 EPN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 13,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 10,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,459 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 9,459 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,063 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 9,063 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 6 May 2014 8,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,940 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,482 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 7,482 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,049 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,546 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2008 6,546 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,546 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R315 EPN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R315 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 R315 EPN registered?

R315 EPN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R315 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 EPN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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