MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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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What year was R131 VLD registered?
R131 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R131 VLD safe to buy?
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