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R342 HGP

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,192 mi
Last recorded21,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 HGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 21,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 18,746 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,958 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,680 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,568 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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R342 HGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R342 HGP, 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 R342 HGP registered?

R342 HGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 1998.

Is R342 HGP safe to buy?

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