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R46 KGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,364 mi
Last recorded14,364 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 KGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,364 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of scooter. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,104 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underside Foot Board (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,615 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rusty (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion Front spring (2.3.8)

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

Underside of footboards rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

tyres under inflated.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 10,569 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,905 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 7,850 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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R46 KGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R46 KGC, 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 R46 KGC registered?

R46 KGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R46 KGC safe to buy?

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