MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (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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R87 NNN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R87 NNN, 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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R87 NNN is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 December 1997.
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