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R845 SLD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,767 mi
Last recorded24,767 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 SLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 24,767 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 24,763 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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R845 SLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R845 SLD, 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 R845 SLD registered?

R845 SLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R845 SLD safe to buy?

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