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R182 NVT

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,962 mi
Last recorded4,962 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 NVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2020 4,962 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 4,827 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 4,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 4,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 4,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 3,080 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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R182 NVT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R182 NVT, 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 R182 NVT registered?

R182 NVT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R182 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 NVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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