MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
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)
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
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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