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R185 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,584 mi
Last recorded21,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,584 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 21,582 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,234 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,152 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Underside corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2014 21,051 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2013 16,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 16,387 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,811 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,363 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 10,327 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,443 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 9,443 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 8,082 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 8,082 miles

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.

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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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.

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