MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R608 PPE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R608 PPE, 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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R608 PPE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 1998.
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