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R720 NPC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,482 mi
Last recorded6,482 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 NPC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 6,482 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

f/brake bind

farings fitted all over limiting checks

Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,464 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

f/caliper deterioated

ferings fitted all over limiting checks

Pass 14 Feb 2008 4,478 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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R720 NPC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc 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 R720 NPC, 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 R720 NPC registered?

R720 NPC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R720 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 NPC 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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