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R322 JGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,977 mi
Last recorded22,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,977 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative Right (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,099 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 21,471 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2015 18,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,038 miles

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

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

tele tale light not working

Fail 23 May 2014 16,038 miles

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

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

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

tele tale light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 16,038 miles

rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 23 May 2012 13,760 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

indicator tell tale not working

Pass 23 May 2012 13,760 miles

indicator tell tale not working

Fail 22 May 2012 13,745 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front pads not visisble.

high beam tell tale not working.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,963 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 11,062 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 7,799 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R322 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R322 JGC, 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 R322 JGC registered?

R322 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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