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R741 TWG

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,720 mi
Last recorded12,720 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 TWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,720 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 12,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 12,702 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 12,636 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R741 TWG is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R741 TWG, 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 R741 TWG registered?

R741 TWG is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R741 TWG safe to buy?

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