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R965 FGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,029 mi
Last recorded11,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 FGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 11,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear rack loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,029 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear rack loose

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,781 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 9,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,000 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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R965 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R965 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R965 FGJ registered?

R965 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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