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R54 CGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,308 mi
Last recorded11,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 CGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 11,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,961 miles

Front brake slightly low of efficency

Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,694 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 10,367 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,082 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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R54 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R54 CGJ, 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 R54 CGJ registered?

R54 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R54 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 CGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R54 CGJ have outstanding finance?

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