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R448 ULU

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,847 mi
Last recorded13,847 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 ULU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 13,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,186 miles

Top box loose.

Fail 30 May 2012 13,186 miles

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))

Top box loose.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,846 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,715 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,635 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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R448 ULU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R448 ULU, 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 R448 ULU registered?

R448 ULU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R448 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 ULU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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