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R446 NJH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,680 mi
Last recorded21,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 NJH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 20,532 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 17,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,522 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,522 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 16,522 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 15,589 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,023 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Spare wheel under 1mm

Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,003 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Spare wheel under 1mm

Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,826 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 12,493 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,763 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 10,763 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 9,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,075 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 May 2006 7,232 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2006 7,232 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R446 NJH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R446 NJH, 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 R446 NJH registered?

R446 NJH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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