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R862 EGP

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,698 mi
Last recorded7,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 EGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 7,698 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 7,698 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 7,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 7,876 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 7,570 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 7,550 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,512 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 7,452 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 5,620 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 5,620 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R862 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R862 EGP, 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 R862 EGP registered?

R862 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R862 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 EGP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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