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R650 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,820 mi
Last recorded21,820 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 21,820 miles

front indicator lenses missing

Fail 2 Feb 2013 21,817 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

front indicator lenses missing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,855 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,813 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,787 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,787 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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R650 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R650 WGC, 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 R650 WGC registered?

R650 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R650 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 WGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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