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A698 XLG

1984 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

981 mi
Last recorded981 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA698 XLG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 981 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 868 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 868 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 304 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 64 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

stop switch no evident front brake under 1986 rules not required

Fail 27 Jun 2016

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

stop switch no evident front brake under 1986 rules not required

Pass 28 Sep 2013 3,887 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 3,876 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 1,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 1,753 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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A698 XLG is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,670 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 A698 XLG, 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 42 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A698 XLG is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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