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R802 MGP

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,547 mi
Last recorded7,547 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 MGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,547 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 7,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,547 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 7,439 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 7,436 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,126 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,917 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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R802 MGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R802 MGP, 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 R802 MGP registered?

R802 MGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R802 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 MGP shows 8 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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