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R703 YDA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,066 mi
Last recorded19,066 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 YDA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,066 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 1,897 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 18,974 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,349 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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R703 YDA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R703 YDA, 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 R703 YDA registered?

R703 YDA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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