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R486 MGH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,364 mi
Last recorded15,364 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 MGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,364 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,364 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

low air presure in rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2009 15,364 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,103 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 14,047 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,751 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006 43,932 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R486 MGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R486 MGH, 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 R486 MGH registered?

R486 MGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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