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R386 NNN

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,192 mi
Last recorded30,192 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 NNN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 30,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,308 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 29,308 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,488 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 28,488 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,654 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged carrier (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2016 26,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged carrier (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,352 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,352 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,969 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 21,969 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 19,457 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 19,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,080 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,450 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,036 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 16,036 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 11,269 miles

Front shock absorber slightly weak in damping (no leakage of oil)

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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R386 NNN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R386 NNN, 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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R386 NNN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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