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R966 WOY

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,785 mi
Last recorded10,785 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 WOY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 10,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 9,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,204 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,899 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,970 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 20,970 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 19,783 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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R966 WOY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R966 WOY, 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 R966 WOY registered?

R966 WOY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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