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R413 CGX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,248 mi
Last recorded37,248 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 CGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,248 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,195 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,136 miles

under floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,825 miles

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame floor (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 33,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame floor (6.1.1a)

Front Worn unevenly

Pass 23 May 2014 31,545 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front tyre has uneven wear on the off side of the tyre.

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

Fail 3 May 2013 28,354 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 28,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,339 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,887 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 24,882 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

Pass 11 May 2007 24,434 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 24,434 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 24,047 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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R413 CGX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R413 CGX, 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 R413 CGX registered?

R413 CGX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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