MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front front shock is weak
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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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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R656 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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