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R351 SGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,901 mi
Last recorded20,901 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 SGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 20,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 20,899 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 20,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 20,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,505 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 20,497 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 20,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,862 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 19,862 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,507 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,943 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,721 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 18,721 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Number plate light not working.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 18,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,794 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 9,794 miles

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

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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R351 SGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R351 SGC, 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 R351 SGC registered?

R351 SGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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