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R71 XGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,288 mi
Last recorded4,288 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 XGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 4,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 4,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 4,059 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 3,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 3,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 3,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 3,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 3,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,064 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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R71 XGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R71 XGC, 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 R71 XGC registered?

R71 XGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R71 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 XGC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R71 XGC have outstanding finance?

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