MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
low air presure in rear tyre
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R356 NVT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 R356 NVT, 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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R356 NVT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 April 1998.
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