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R790 EDW

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,100 mi
Last recorded3,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 EDW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 3,100 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 3,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 2,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 2,864 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 2,864 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 2,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Sep 2012 2,790 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,763 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 2,763 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 2,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 2,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,385 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 2,385 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 2,187 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 2,187 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,051 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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R790 EDW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R790 EDW, 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 R790 EDW registered?

R790 EDW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R790 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 EDW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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