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R855 JGP

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,825 mi
Last recorded10,825 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 JGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,825 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 10,825 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

number plate mounting damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,035 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 10,035 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,808 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 JGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JGP, 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 JGP registered?

R855 JGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R855 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 JGP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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