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R283 RRH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,050 mi
Last recorded24,050 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 RRH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 19,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 16,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,824 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,564 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 14,564 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 4,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,764 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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R283 RRH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R283 RRH, 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 R283 RRH registered?

R283 RRH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R283 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 RRH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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