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R799 JGP

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,528 mi
Last recorded15,528 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 JGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 9,570 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 7,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 7,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,394 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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R799 JGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R799 JGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R799 JGP registered?

R799 JGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R799 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 JGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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