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R201 SRB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,401 mi
Last recorded17,401 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 SRB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 17,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 16,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 16,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 13,520 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 12,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 11,875 miles

replace rear no.plate for a standard size(sides trimmed)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 11,254 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,627 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 7,185 miles

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

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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R201 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R201 SRB, 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 R201 SRB registered?

R201 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R201 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 SRB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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