MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Underside corrosion
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Underside corrosion
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R185 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 R185 WGC registered?
R185 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R185 WGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 WGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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