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R749 SWO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,142 mi
Last recorded10,142 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 SWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 10,137 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,506 miles

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 8,503 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 6,929 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 4,866 miles

advise-unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.

Pass 10 May 2006 2,620 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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R749 SWO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R749 SWO, 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 R749 SWO registered?

R749 SWO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R749 SWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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