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R123 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,268 mi
Last recorded25,268 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 25,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,673 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 12,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,980 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R123 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R123 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 R123 WGC registered?

R123 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R123 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 WGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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