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R844 HGK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,382 mi
Last recorded22,382 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 HGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,382 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,382 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 18,529 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,529 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,525 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,428 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 16,493 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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R844 HGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R844 HGK, 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 R844 HGK registered?

R844 HGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R844 HGK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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