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R662 PGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,820 mi
Last recorded13,820 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 PGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,820 miles

number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2009 13,802 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,150 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 12,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,505 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R662 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R662 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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What year was R662 PGC registered?

R662 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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