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R259 TJH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,661 mi
Last recorded4,661 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TJH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 4,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 4,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 3,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 3,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 3,606 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 3,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 2,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 1,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 1,342 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 961 miles

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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R259 TJH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R259 TJH, 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 R259 TJH registered?

R259 TJH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R259 TJH shows 11 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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