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R836 ULM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,755 mi
Last recorded13,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 ULM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 13,755 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 13,551 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 13,548 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 12,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 12,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 12,061 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 12,060 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 12,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 10,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 10,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 9,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 7,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 5,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 3,947 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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R836 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R836 ULM, 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 R836 ULM registered?

R836 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R836 ULM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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