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GEL 224Y

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,928 mi
Last recorded48,928 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 224Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,179 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 46,989 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 46,989 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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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GEL 224Y is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 GEL 224Y, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 224Y registered?

GEL 224Y is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is GEL 224Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 224Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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