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R846 UKO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,036 mi
Last recorded14,036 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 UKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 14,036 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 14,036 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 10,517 miles

Front Head race bearings excessively notchy

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 7,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 7,735 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 6,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 6,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 6,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,993 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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R846 UKO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R846 UKO, 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 R846 UKO registered?

R846 UKO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R846 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 UKO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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