MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,666 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R556 XGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R556 XGC, 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 R556 XGC registered?
R556 XGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R556 XGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R556 XGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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