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R963 VAU

1997 Piaggio Px

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,242 mi
Last recorded12,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px12,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 VAU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 12,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 12,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 12,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 12,196 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 11,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 10,233 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 9,790 miles

BATTERY IN LOW STATE OF CHARGE

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering SLIGHT PLAY IN HEADRACE BEARINGS (2.1.4 (e))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px?

Based on 2,673 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
459
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Direction indicator not working 26
Direction indicators not working 15
Headlamp aim too high 13
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R963 VAU is a 1997 Piaggio Px in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Px fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R963 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R963 VAU registered?

R963 VAU is a 1997 Piaggio Px, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R963 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 VAU 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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