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R604 RWN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,211 mi
Last recorded11,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 RWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 11,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,187 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,108 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 10,907 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,676 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 10,537 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,274 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,035 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,901 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,850 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 8,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,191 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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R604 RWN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R604 RWN, 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 R604 RWN registered?

R604 RWN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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