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R805 VLM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,455 mi
Last recorded6,455 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 VLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 6,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,382 miles

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

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Fail 27 Nov 2007 20,914 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,273 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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R805 VLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R805 VLM, 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 R805 VLM registered?

R805 VLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R805 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 VLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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