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R646 PGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,752 mi
Last recorded27,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 PGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,591 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 1,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,944 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,436 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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R646 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R646 PGC, 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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R646 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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