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R859 TLN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,679 mi
Last recorded12,679 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 TLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,679 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2009 12,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,245 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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R859 TLN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R859 TLN, 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 R859 TLN registered?

R859 TLN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R859 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 TLN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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