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R553 KGO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,804 mi
Last recorded16,804 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 16,804 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 16,804 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 14,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 13,270 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 13,289 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

top box insecure

Pass 17 May 2012 10,432 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 10,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,622 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 7,602 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,296 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 5,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 3,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 3,116 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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R553 KGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R553 KGO, 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 R553 KGO registered?

R553 KGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R553 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 KGO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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