MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering movement slightly notchy
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
rear tyre low on pressure
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
number plate bolts loose
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
number plate bolts loose
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R879 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R879 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 R879 FGO registered?
R879 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R879 FGO safe to buy?
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