MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
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Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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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What year was A698 XLG registered?
A698 XLG is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1984.
Is A698 XLG safe to buy?
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