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R372 VNO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,020 mi
Last recorded30,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 VNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,501 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 26,501 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 24,474 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,263 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 22,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,147 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 9,262 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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R372 VNO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R372 VNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R372 VNO registered?

R372 VNO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R372 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 VNO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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