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R515 DGK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,862 mi
Last recorded6,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2023 6,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 6,569 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 6,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 6,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 6,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 5,756 miles

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

both tyres under inflated

Pass 11 May 2016 5,245 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 5,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 5,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,892 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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R515 DGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R515 DGK, 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 R515 DGK registered?

R515 DGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R515 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 DGK shows 11 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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