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R937 CMA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,390 mi
Last recorded17,390 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 CMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 17,390 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged mud guard (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 15,323 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,284 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 15,284 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,413 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 14,405 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,100 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre stand hanging down

front tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,682 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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R937 CMA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R937 CMA, 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 R937 CMA registered?

R937 CMA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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