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R340 HHJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,509 mi
Last recorded6,509 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 HHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 4,280 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,608 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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R340 HHJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R340 HHJ, 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 R340 HHJ registered?

R340 HHJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R340 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 HHJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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