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R680 MGB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,958 mi
Last recorded9,958 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 MGB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 9,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 9,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 9,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 9,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 9,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 9,543 miles

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,286 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 9,286 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 9,092 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,092 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,658 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 5,625 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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R680 MGB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R680 MGB, 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 R680 MGB registered?

R680 MGB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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