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R335 AOM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,103 mi
Last recorded21,103 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 AOM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 21,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Full bodywork fitted

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 21,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Full bodywork fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,103 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,089 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jan 2013 21,067 miles

Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,357 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,082 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 19,082 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,087 miles

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

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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R335 AOM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R335 AOM, 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 R335 AOM registered?

R335 AOM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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