MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Road spring corroded Both springs corroded front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Road spring corroded Both springs corroded front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)
Front brake pipe attached wrong way around onto caliper
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 R971 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.
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What year was R971 TPO registered?
R971 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 1997.
Is R971 TPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 TPO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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