MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Engine mounting bushes starting to deterioate.
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front panel section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Front of frame/structure corroded.
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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 are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 VBM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 R983 VBM, 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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R983 VBM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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