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R317 BLH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,220 mi
Last recorded16,220 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 BLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 16,216 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2023 16,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 16,166 miles

Rear tyre starting to feather on the edges

Fail 7 Oct 2022 16,166 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre starting to feather on the edges

Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 15,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,674 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 9,674 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,719 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 7,719 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 7,717 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 7,691 miles

rear brake release's slowly

Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,224 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 7,220 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R317 BLH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R317 BLH, 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 R317 BLH registered?

R317 BLH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R317 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 BLH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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