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R364 BLC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 BLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,394 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,710 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,710 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 40,316 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 36,892 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,029 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 29,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,536 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,067 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,938 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 12,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 9,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 9,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,578 miles

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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R364 BLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R364 BLC, 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 R364 BLC registered?

R364 BLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R364 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 BLC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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