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R478 KAW

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,644 mi
Last recorded4,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 KAW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 4,644 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 4,644 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 4,609 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 4,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 4,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 4,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 4,326 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 4,082 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 3,869 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 3,240 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R478 KAW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R478 KAW, 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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R478 KAW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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