MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlight has poor beam pattern
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel cap rubber seal missing but dose not leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)
Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
engine mounting excessively worn.
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R408 YLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R408 YLE, 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 R408 YLE registered?
R408 YLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R408 YLE safe to buy?
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