MOT Status
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27,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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R355 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R355 HGF, 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 R355 HGF registered?
R355 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 1998.
Is R355 HGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R355 HGF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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