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R611 ULK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,724 mi
Last recorded38,724 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 ULK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,724 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Belley part of the frame rotten through (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,129 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,643 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 34,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 3,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,445 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,445 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,252 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,237 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,798 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,798 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 28,351 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,303 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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R611 ULK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R611 ULK, 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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R611 ULK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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