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R425 CGX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

18,200 mi
Last recorded18,200 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 CGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 18,200 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 17,166 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,758 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 15,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2006 13,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 13,736 miles

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

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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R425 CGX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R425 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 R425 CGX registered?

R425 CGX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R425 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 CGX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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