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R274 FGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,751 mi
Last recorded10,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 FGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 10,751 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 10,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 9,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 9,352 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 9,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 7,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,951 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 5,951 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2006 4,423 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 4,423 miles

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

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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R274 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R274 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 R274 FGN registered?

R274 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R274 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 FGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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