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R131 VLD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,538 mi
Last recorded27,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,538 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,062 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

registration plate illumination lamp not working

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,328 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 24,293 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 20,495 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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R131 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R131 VLD, 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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R131 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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