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R832 KGX

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,244 mi
Last recorded3,244 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 KGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 3,244 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,496 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,184 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,184 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,310 miles

headstock bearings slightly stiff

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,300 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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R832 KGX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 R832 KGX, 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 R832 KGX registered?

R832 KGX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R832 KGX 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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