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R489 KMV

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,865 mi
Last recorded20,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 KMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 20,562 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,562 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,007 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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R489 KMV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R489 KMV, 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 R489 KMV registered?

R489 KMV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R489 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 KMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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