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R337 JGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,562 mi
Last recorded13,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 13,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,520 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 13,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,144 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2012 12,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,292 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 12,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2010 9,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,743 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 24,743 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,468 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,468 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 18,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,610 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R337 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R337 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 R337 JGC registered?

R337 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R337 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 JGC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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