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R521 BLE

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 BLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 17,130 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,051 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,939 miles

rear brake lever movement stiff

Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,939 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

rear brake lever movement stiff

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,425 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear brake lever stiff

Rear brake performance poor

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,014 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,014 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,085 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,658 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 27,658 miles

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.

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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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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R521 BLE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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