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R798 AON

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,412 mi
Last recorded17,412 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 AON
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,412 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 17,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 15,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 13,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 13,709 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 10,644 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,479 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2009 4,693 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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 1,185 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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R798 AON is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R798 AON, 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 R798 AON registered?

R798 AON is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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