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R559 KGO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,663 mi
Last recorded22,663 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 KGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,663 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,082 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 20,581 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,645 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,049 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 14,049 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,538 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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R559 KGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R559 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 R559 KGO registered?

R559 KGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R559 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 KGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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