MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm bald patches (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
rear tyre soft
rear sub frame bushes slight wear beam pattern sticker on headlight
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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R493 BLB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R493 BLB, 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 R493 BLB registered?
R493 BLB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 1998.
Is R493 BLB safe to buy?
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