MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lower Bellypan (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Battery Cover Missing
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Battery Cover Missing
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 YLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R242 YLE, 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 R242 YLE registered?
R242 YLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R242 YLE safe to buy?
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