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R265 TJH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 TJH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,732 miles

front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 10 Oct 2014 14,732 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,573 miles

main stand will soon need attention

Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 4,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 1,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 506 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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R265 TJH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R265 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R265 TJH registered?

R265 TJH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R265 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 TJH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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