MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
front and rear tyres have low pressure
main stand hangs low
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R852 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 R852 FGO, 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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R852 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R852 FGO safe to buy?
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