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R839 KGX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,704 mi
Last recorded73,704 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 KGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 73,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,136 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,133 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,123 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,363 miles

number plate light not working,corrosion on bellypan.dip/main sequence incorrect.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 13,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

number plate light not working,corrosion on bellypan.dip/main sequence incorrect.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,867 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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R839 KGX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R839 KGX, 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 R839 KGX registered?

R839 KGX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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