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R967 DYG

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,107 mi
Last recorded16,107 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 DYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 16,107 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 15,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 13,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 13,695 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 10,554 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,554 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,553 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 7,553 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 6,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 4,647 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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R967 DYG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 R967 DYG, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R967 DYG registered?

R967 DYG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R967 DYG safe to buy?

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