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R103 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,871 mi
Last recorded8,871 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 8,871 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 8,871 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 8,871 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 8,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2011 8,770 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 13,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,436 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 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

R103 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R103 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 WGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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