MOT Status
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24,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front bracket for mud flap been repaired welded
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front bracket for mud flap been repaired welded
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front brake binding on slightly
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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R706 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R706 MRX, 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 R706 MRX registered?
R706 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 1997.
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