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R792 PGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,207 mi
Last recorded7,207 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 PGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 7,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 7,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 6,968 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 6,968 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 6,343 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 6,282 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 6,282 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 5,080 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 4,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 4,945 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 4,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 2,870 miles

number plate cracked/damaged

Fail 3 May 2017 2,762 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

number plate cracked/damaged

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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R792 PGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R792 PGO, 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 R792 PGO registered?

R792 PGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R792 PGO safe to buy?

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