MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
896 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R952 KCU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R952 KCU, 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 R952 KCU registered?
R952 KCU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R952 KCU safe to buy?
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