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R873 GHR

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,832 mi
Last recorded9,832 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 GHR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 9,832 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly. Tyres Need Inflating.

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 8,433 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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R873 GHR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R873 GHR, 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 R873 GHR registered?

R873 GHR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R873 GHR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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