MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R653 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange 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 R653 EGP, 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 R653 EGP registered?
R653 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R653 EGP safe to buy?
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