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R344 KDS

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 KDS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 45,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 44,769 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 44,769 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,310 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread

slight oil leakage from engine

Fail 23 Jan 2023 42,310 miles

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.

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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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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