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RTT 306M

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95 mi
Last recorded95 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 306M
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95 miles

Rear brake needs adjusting/repair.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 217 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 217 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 201 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 200 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on When the switch in position one the rear light comes on and the front does not (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on When the switch is in position two the front light comes on and the rear does not (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 192 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 191 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80 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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RTT 306M is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 RTT 306M, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RTT 306M registered?

RTT 306M is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is RTT 306M safe to buy?

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