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R278 FHK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,798 mi
Last recorded12,798 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 FHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 12,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 12,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 12,052 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 12,052 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 11,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 10,009 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 10,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure mudguard incomplete with sharp edges ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 6,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 5,181 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 4,061 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 3,530 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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R278 FHK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R278 FHK, 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 R278 FHK registered?

R278 FHK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R278 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 FHK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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