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R349 AKW

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,641 mi
Last recorded10,641 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 AKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2017 10,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 10,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 8,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,472 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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R349 AKW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R349 AKW, 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 R349 AKW registered?

R349 AKW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R349 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 AKW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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