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R75 GMW

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 GMW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,588 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,408 miles

engine mounts are worn

number plate is cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2009 16,327 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

engine mounts are worn

number plate is cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2006

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,411 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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R75 GMW is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R75 GMW, 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 R75 GMW registered?

R75 GMW is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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