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R656 LGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,764 mi
Last recorded8,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 LGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,764 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 8,764 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 8,714 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 8,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 8,653 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 8,329 miles

Front front shock is weak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 8,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 5,728 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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R656 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R656 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 R656 LGJ registered?

R656 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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