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R140 VLD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,841 mi
Last recorded6,841 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2015 6,841 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 6,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 6,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 6,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 6,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 5,889 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 5,889 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 5,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 4,468 miles

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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R140 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R140 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R140 VLD registered?

R140 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R140 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 VLD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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