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R848 HGK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,767 mi
Last recorded32,767 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 HGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,767 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 32,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,645 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,609 miles

object caught betwwen air box and rear tyre (sqeeking) very slight mark on tyre.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 20,592 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,529 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 16,601 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,907 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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R848 HGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc 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 R848 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 R848 HGK registered?

R848 HGK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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