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R133 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,891 mi
Last recorded21,891 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,874 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,874 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 19,890 miles

Floorpan corroded not stuctual at time of test.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 17,806 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 11,153 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 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 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 R133 WGC registered?

R133 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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