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R993 FGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,615 mi
Last recorded4,615 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 FGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2009 4,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,513 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no plate light not working

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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R993 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Gold 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 R993 FGJ, 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 R993 FGJ registered?

R993 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R993 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 FGJ 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.

Does R993 FGJ have outstanding finance?

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