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R970 ALD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,707 mi
Last recorded14,707 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 ALD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,707 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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R970 ALD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R970 ALD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R970 ALD registered?

R970 ALD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R970 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 ALD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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