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R141 HGF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,646 mi
Last recorded5,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 5,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 5,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 5,562 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 5,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 5,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 5,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 5,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 5,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 4,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 4,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,834 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,751 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 4,747 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,693 miles

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 4,564 miles

exhaust corroding, and leaking slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 4,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 4,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 4,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 3,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 3,630 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 3,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,545 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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R141 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R141 HGF, 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 R141 HGF registered?

R141 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R141 HGF safe to buy?

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