MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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R642 ALK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R642 ALK, 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 R642 ALK registered?
R642 ALK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 July 1998.
Is R642 ALK safe to buy?
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