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R177 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,772 mi
Last recorded22,772 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,772 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 22,769 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Left hand mirror loose

Possitive battery terminal loose

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,483 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,458 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R177 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 R177 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 R177 WGC registered?

R177 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R177 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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