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R92 VLH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,267 mi
Last recorded18,267 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 VLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,267 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 18,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 17,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,806 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 16,806 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre is showing signs of being perished on outside edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,971 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 15,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 May 2009 15,387 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 14,537 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,537 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R92 VLH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R92 VLH, 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 R92 VLH registered?

R92 VLH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R92 VLH safe to buy?

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