MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R741 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R741 JDV, 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 R741 JDV registered?
R741 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R741 JDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R741 JDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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