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R972 MOU

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires26 Jul 2017

Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

11,623 mi

Last recorded11,623 miles

Recorded on27 Jun 2016

Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 MOU

MakePiaggio

ModelVespa

Year1998

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,623 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

fuel hose starting to crack but not leaking time of test

slight movement seat

Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,803 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 10,803 miles

Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 10,798 miles

Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2014 9,697 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear engine casing bolt loose

Fail 29 Jan 2014 9,690 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre pressure low

rear engine casing bolt loose

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,052 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front of the seat insecure

possible separation front pads

Fail 1 Nov 2012 9,052 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front of the seat insecure

possible separation front pads

Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,751 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 8,751 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,136 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front of seat slightly loose

Fail 11 Oct 2010 8,136 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front of seat slightly loose

Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,803 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front Lower Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 7,803 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front Lower Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,372 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 7,367 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 7,004 miles

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,514 miles

Fail 31 May 2006 6,501 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%

Pass Rate

722

Miles/Year

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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R972 MOU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R972 MOU, 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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R972 MOU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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