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R339 JGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,449 mi
Last recorded21,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,117 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 20,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 14,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,358 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,471 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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R339 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R339 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 R339 JGC registered?

R339 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R339 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 JGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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