MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
rear brake lever movement stiff
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
rear brake lever movement stiff
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear brake lever stiff
Rear brake performance poor
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 BLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R521 BLE, 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 R521 BLE registered?
R521 BLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R521 BLE safe to buy?
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