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R655 HGF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,441 mi
Last recorded11,441 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 11,441 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 11,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 9,751 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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R655 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R655 HGF, 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 R655 HGF registered?

R655 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R655 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 HGF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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