MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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
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))
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))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R351 SGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 1998.
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