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R133 VLD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,112 mi
Last recorded15,112 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2010 15,112 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,905 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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R133 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R133 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 R133 VLD registered?

R133 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 1998.

Is R133 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 VLD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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