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R469 EHS

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,554 mi
Last recorded4,554 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 EHS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 May 2019 4,554 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 4,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,351 miles

Slight play on rear wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,799 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 2,523 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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R469 EHS is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 R469 EHS, 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 R469 EHS registered?

R469 EHS is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R469 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 EHS shows 7 tests 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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