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R142 VLD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,116 mi
Last recorded24,116 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,938 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,237 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,178 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R142 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R142 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 R142 VLD registered?

R142 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R142 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 VLD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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