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R85 SFJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,714 mi
Last recorded7,714 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 SFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 7,714 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 7,684 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 5,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 5,041 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 5,033 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 4,957 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyre flat

Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,919 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 4,919 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 3,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 3,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 2,998 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 2,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 2,375 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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R85 SFJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R85 SFJ, 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 R85 SFJ registered?

R85 SFJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R85 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 SFJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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