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R855 HWV

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 HWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 10,000 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,982 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 9,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 9,957 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 9,957 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 9,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

handlebars not fully in line with wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2015 9,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,600 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 9,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 8,838 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,784 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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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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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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