MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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R647 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R647 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 R647 LGJ registered?
R647 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R647 LGJ safe to buy?
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