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R983 VBM

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

25,279 mi
Last recorded25,279 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 VBM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 25,279 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 25,279 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 25,145 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 24,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,317 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 24,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,723 miles

Engine mounting bushes starting to deterioate.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 23,723 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,257 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 23,257 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,450 miles

Front of frame/structure corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,803 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 21,803 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,999 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 20,141 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,319 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,379 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,202 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 12,214 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,214 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 10,963 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,548 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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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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