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R858 FSX

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,447 mi
Last recorded7,447 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 FSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 7,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front beam bender to for aim to meet requirements

Nearside Brake control travel close to excessive

Rear tyre under inflated

Fail 18 Jul 2023 7,447 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake control travel close to excessive

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 6,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 5,544 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2008 4,655 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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R858 FSX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R858 FSX, 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 R858 FSX registered?

R858 FSX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R858 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 FSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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