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K697 RLX

1993 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,377 mi
Last recorded7,377 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK697 RLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 7,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 6,391 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 5,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 4,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 4,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 4,350 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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K697 RLX is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 K697 RLX, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K697 RLX registered?

K697 RLX is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K697 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K697 RLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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