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R986 HGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,875 mi
Last recorded14,875 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 HGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,182 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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R986 HGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R986 HGJ, 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 R986 HGJ registered?

R986 HGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R986 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 HGJ shows 4 tests 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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