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R284 DWS

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,493 mi
Last recorded14,493 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 DWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 14,493 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 14,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,072 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 14,072 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,475 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 8,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 5,223 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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R284 DWS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R284 DWS, 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 R284 DWS registered?

R284 DWS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R284 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 DWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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