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R104 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,029 mi
Last recorded23,029 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 23,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 21,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 20,126 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 19,230 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,265 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 17,549 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 May 2014 16,925 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 16,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 16,292 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 16,292 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 15,660 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 14,883 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,332 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 14,326 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 13,609 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,770 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,770 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 11,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,861 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 10,861 miles

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

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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R104 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R104 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 R104 WGC registered?

R104 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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