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R165 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,456 mi
Last recorded10,456 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 10,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 9,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 9,660 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,916 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,913 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R165 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R165 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 R165 WGC registered?

R165 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R165 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 WGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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