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R676 BMA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,614 mi
Last recorded18,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 BMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 18,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 18,591 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 18,590 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 18,590 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 18,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,355 miles

Front brake lever travel near grip

Horn volume low

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,467 miles

Front brake lever travel

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,385 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,888 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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R676 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R676 BMA, 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 R676 BMA registered?

R676 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R676 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 BMA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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