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R252 FGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,259 mi
Last recorded15,259 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 FGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,259 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 15,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,042 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,846 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

indicatior broken left sid rear

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,088 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R252 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R252 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R252 FGN registered?

R252 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R252 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 FGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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