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R706 MRX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,079 mi
Last recorded24,079 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 MRX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,079 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,077 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,844 miles

Front bracket for mud flap been repaired welded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 23,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 23,830 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,725 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jul 2016 23,725 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,266 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 23,266 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 23,254 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 2,303 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,866 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 22,433 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,877 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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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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R706 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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