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R965 TPO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,130 mi
Last recorded28,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 TPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 26,334 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 18,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 11,765 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 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R965 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R965 TPO registered?

R965 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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