MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
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.
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R516 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R516 LGJ, 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 R516 LGJ registered?
R516 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R516 LGJ safe to buy?
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