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R799 DGY

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,226 mi
Last recorded5,226 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 DGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 5,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 5,226 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear stop lamp illuminated at all times with engine running (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 3,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 3,719 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 3,719 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 16,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,015 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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R799 DGY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R799 DGY, 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 R799 DGY registered?

R799 DGY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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