MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
near sid rear trim insecure
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R956 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R956 TPO, 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 R956 TPO registered?
R956 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R956 TPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R956 TPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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