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R143 VLD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,076 mi
Last recorded8,076 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 8,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 7,622 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine hanger (2.4.A2a(i))

rear light colour pale red

Fail 16 Feb 2018 7,622 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine hanger (2.4.A2a(i))

rear light colour pale red

Pass 1 Nov 2016 6,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 6,782 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,275 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,352 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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R143 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R143 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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R143 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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