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R586 UOW

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,381 mi
Last recorded32,381 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 UOW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,381 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 32,381 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,729 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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R586 UOW is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R586 UOW, 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 R586 UOW registered?

R586 UOW is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R586 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 UOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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