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R206 YLC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,752 mi
Last recorded6,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 YLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,144 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 12,144 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 11,170 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 11,170 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,986 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 8,986 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R206 YLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R206 YLC, 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 R206 YLC registered?

R206 YLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R206 YLC safe to buy?

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