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R359 FFS

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,626 mi
Last recorded17,626 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 FFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 17,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 12,258 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed around frame area

Pass 23 Apr 2021 7,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 5,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 4,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,747 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 4,747 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,707 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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R359 FFS is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R359 FFS, 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 R359 FFS registered?

R359 FFS is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R359 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 FFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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