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R368 HDL

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,016 mi
Last recorded1,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 HDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 1,016 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyre is 15 years old, rear tyre is10 years old

Fail 25 Jul 2023 1,016 miles

Stop lamp not working by operation of front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyre is 15 years old, rear tyre is10 years old

Pass 9 Feb 2022 742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 742 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2014 478 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 143 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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R368 HDL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R368 HDL, 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 R368 HDL registered?

R368 HDL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R368 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 HDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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