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R647 ULM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,449 mi
Last recorded22,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 ULM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 22,449 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged FRONT TYRE VALVE PERRISHED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective ON BOTH LOCKS (2.1.3 (d))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced PIVOT FOR ENGINE (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,388 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,724 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,238 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,344 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,330 miles

front tyre cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,392 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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R647 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R647 ULM, 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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R647 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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