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R903 JBA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,564 mi
Last recorded28,564 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 JBA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 28,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 2,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 2,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 2,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 2,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 2,215 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 2,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 2,215 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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R903 JBA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R903 JBA, 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 R903 JBA registered?

R903 JBA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R903 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 JBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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