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R745 JFD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,088 mi
Last recorded14,088 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 JFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 14,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 14,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 12,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,549 miles

number plate light not working,wire has broken

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,593 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,366 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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R745 JFD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R745 JFD, 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 R745 JFD registered?

R745 JFD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R745 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 JFD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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