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R122 YWF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,375 mi
Last recorded5,375 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 YWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 5,375 miles

front tyre has light surface cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2010 5,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 4,839 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 3,019 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 3,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 2,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 2,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 2,018 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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R122 YWF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R122 YWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R122 YWF registered?

R122 YWF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R122 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 YWF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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