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R852 FGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,145 mi
Last recorded20,145 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,145 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,142 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 20,142 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,503 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 1,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,068 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R852 FGO registered?

R852 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R852 FGO safe to buy?

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