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R880 URK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,511 mi
Last recorded33,511 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 URK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,511 miles

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

Number plate light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 20,664 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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R880 URK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R880 URK, 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 R880 URK registered?

R880 URK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R880 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 URK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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