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R103 PNL

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,535 mi
Last recorded11,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 PNL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 11,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 11,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 10,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,157 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 10,157 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 6,984 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 2,872 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2008 2,872 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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R103 PNL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R103 PNL, 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 R103 PNL registered?

R103 PNL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R103 PNL safe to buy?

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