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R356 NVT

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,978 mi
Last recorded27,978 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 NVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 27,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 27,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,829 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 26,817 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 25,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,265 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 25,265 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,962 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,317 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 19,566 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 15,176 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,778 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 14,778 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 12,103 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 12,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 10,796 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 9,084 miles

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.

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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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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