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R637 JFD

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,337 mi
Last recorded15,337 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 JFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2023 15,337 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 15,251 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 15,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,806 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak lower engine casing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,775 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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R637 JFD is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R637 JFD, 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 R637 JFD registered?

R637 JFD is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R637 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 JFD shows 9 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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