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R420 AAH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

9,603 mi
Last recorded9,603 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 AAH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 9,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 9,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 8,046 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 8,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 6,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 6,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 6,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 6,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 6,263 miles

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Mar 2017 6,087 miles

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2016 5,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,679 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 5,610 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 5,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 5,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 5,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,841 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,364 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,009 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,774 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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R420 AAH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R420 AAH, 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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R420 AAH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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