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R277 RDY

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,593 mi
Last recorded10,593 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 RDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 10,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 10,593 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main frame rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,777 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 10,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2015 9,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 9,106 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2014 4,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 3,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 3,619 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 3,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2011 3,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,132 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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R277 RDY is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R277 RDY, 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 R277 RDY registered?

R277 RDY is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R277 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 RDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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