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R213 YLC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,666 mi
Last recorded6,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 YLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,666 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,666 miles

Rear Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R213 YLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R213 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 R213 YLC registered?

R213 YLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R213 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 YLC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R213 YLC have outstanding finance?

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