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R341 HGF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,996 mi
Last recorded23,996 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 23,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 23,672 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded and slight leaking exhaust gases

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 23,672 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded and slight leaking exhaust gases

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 23,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,093 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 21,077 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 May 2014 21,077 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 May 2013 20,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 20,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,084 miles

cable clip above front fender detatched

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,016 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

speedeo cable clip detatched

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,633 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,102 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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R341 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R341 HGF, 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 R341 HGF registered?

R341 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R341 HGF safe to buy?

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