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R91 HAP

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,249 mi
Last recorded14,249 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 HAP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 14,249 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 14,243 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 14,039 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 13,743 miles

slight oil leak engine.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 13,381 miles

slight oil leak engine.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 12,981 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 12,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 12,258 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 12,258 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 11,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,654 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,475 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,889 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 9,436 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,305 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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R91 HAP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R91 HAP, 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 R91 HAP registered?

R91 HAP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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