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R842 HGF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,783 mi
Last recorded30,783 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 30,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 24,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 21,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,275 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 17,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,392 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 13,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 11,995 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on no plate (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 5,946 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 5,946 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 4,479 miles

cannot see front brake pads

klonk from rear drive

steering slightly stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2009 4,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 3,172 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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R842 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R842 HGF, 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 R842 HGF registered?

R842 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 1998.

Is R842 HGF safe to buy?

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