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R47 JGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,127 mi
Last recorded9,127 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 JGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 9,127 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 8,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 7,802 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,802 miles

Front 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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R47 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R47 JGJ, 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 R47 JGJ registered?

R47 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R47 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 JGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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