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R488 NCK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,236 mi
Last recorded10,236 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 NCK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 10,236 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 10,236 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 11,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 11,013 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 11,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 9,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 9,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 9,154 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 9,154 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 8,690 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,592 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,903 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,146 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 1,046 miles

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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R488 NCK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R488 NCK, 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 R488 NCK registered?

R488 NCK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R488 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 NCK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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