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R212 LEU

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires13 Jul 2026

Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,677 mi

Last recorded26,677 miles

Recorded on27 Jun 2026

Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 LEU

MakePiaggio

ModelVespa

Year1998

ColourWhite

Fuel typePetrol

Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail

Fail 27 Jun 2026 26,677 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 23,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 23,793 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 19,904 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 16,278 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 16,147 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 15,929 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 15,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 15,315 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 15,023 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 14,697 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 14,283 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 13,853 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,618 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 13,618 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 13,156 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,746 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 12,746 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2009 12,367 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 11,722 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 10,701 miles

Pass 8 May 2006 8,890 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%

Pass Rate

722

Miles/Year

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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R212 LEU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R212 LEU, 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 R212 LEU registered?

R212 LEU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R212 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 LEU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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