MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
advise-unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R749 SWO safe to buy?
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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