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R829 YLH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,543 mi
Last recorded20,543 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 YLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 20,543 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 20,543 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,115 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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R829 YLH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R829 YLH, 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 R829 YLH registered?

R829 YLH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R829 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 YLH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R829 YLH have outstanding finance?

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