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R413 EGK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,692 mi
Last recorded5,692 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 EGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,692 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 EGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R413 EGK, 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 EGK registered?

R413 EGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R413 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 EGK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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