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R932 AUA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

3,543 mi
Last recorded3,543 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 AUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 3,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 3,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 3,511 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 5,466 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 3,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 3,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 3,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 3,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 3,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,326 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 3,326 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 3,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 3,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 3,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 3,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 3,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,095 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 3,095 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2011 2,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 2,785 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 2,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 2,660 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 2,660 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2009 2,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 2,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,020 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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R932 AUA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R932 AUA, 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 R932 AUA registered?

R932 AUA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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