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R643 LGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,320 mi
Last recorded31,320 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 LGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,268 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate light shows white light to rear

Fail 19 Sep 2008 28,268 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Registration plate light shows white light to rear

Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,440 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

no plate light damaged and showing white to rear

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,166 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 26,166 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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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R643 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R643 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 R643 LGJ registered?

R643 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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