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R865 FGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,399 mi
Last recorded17,399 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,399 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,321 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,143 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside mirror mount loose, Seat mounting corroded at front but secure at time of test, Side stand seized, Oil leaking from engine misting underside of machine lightly,

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,284 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,284 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,124 miles

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

low front tyre pressure

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,651 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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R865 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R865 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 R865 FGO registered?

R865 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R865 FGO safe to buy?

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