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R774 KGK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,187 mi
Last recorded10,187 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 KGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 10,187 miles

Front brake hose slightly crushed and insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 10,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 9,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 9,954 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 9,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 6,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 5,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 5,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 3,918 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 3,918 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 638 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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R774 KGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R774 KGK, 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 R774 KGK registered?

R774 KGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R774 KGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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