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R958 JGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,006 mi
Last recorded22,006 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 22,006 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 19,554 miles

Front Slight mishape

Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,619 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 17,619 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,776 miles

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

crack in rear tyre centre line.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,098 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,382 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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R958 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R958 JGC, 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 R958 JGC registered?

R958 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R958 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 JGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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