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R98 JGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,390 mi
Last recorded8,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 JGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 8,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 7,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 7,021 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,430 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front mudgaurd slightly rubbing fairing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,752 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control

Fail 20 Feb 2013 5,745 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control

Fail 17 Jan 2012 5,465 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 5,465 miles

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

front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 4,407 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 4,407 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,042 miles

Rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

Pass 21 May 2005 3,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 3,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R98 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R98 JGJ, 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 R98 JGJ registered?

R98 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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