MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
centre stand is worn
Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
center stand badly worn
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
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R714 YEV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R714 YEV, 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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R714 YEV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R714 YEV safe to buy?
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