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R201 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,980 mi
Last recorded17,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2012 17,980 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,980 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

center stand slightly seized

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,980 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 17,980 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2008 17,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,980 miles

front tyre under inflated.advise checking pressure a.s.a.p.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,980 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre under inflated.advise checking pressure a.s.a.p.

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 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R201 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 R201 WGC registered?

R201 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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