MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
handlebars not fully in line with wheel
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
handlebars not fully in line with wheel
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
numberplate light inop
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
battery insecure
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R855 HWV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R855 HWV, 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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How do I check the history of R855 HWV?
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What year was R855 HWV registered?
R855 HWV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R855 HWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R855 HWV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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