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R993 NGC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,813 mi
Last recorded1,813 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 NGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,813 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 1,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2007 15,966 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 15,966 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 May 2006 15,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 15,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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 NGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R993 NGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R993 NGC registered?

R993 NGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R993 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 NGC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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