MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R751 PPE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R751 PPE, 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 R751 PPE registered?
R751 PPE is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R751 PPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R751 PPE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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