MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front wheel bearing dust cover missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear wheel bearing dust cover missing
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front wheel bearing dust cap missing
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre cracking on sidewall and in tread
Front Wheel bearing dust cover missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
slight engine oil leak
Front tyre cracking in tread
slight oil leakage from engine
Headlamp aim not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyre cracking in tread
slight oil leakage from engine
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R344 KDS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R344 KDS, 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 R344 KDS registered?
R344 KDS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 1998.
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