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R738 NVO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,676 mi
Last recorded14,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 NVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,676 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 14,091 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,244 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 13,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 13,244 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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R738 NVO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R738 NVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R738 NVO registered?

R738 NVO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R738 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 NVO shows 6 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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