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R866 TLM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,614 mi
Last recorded8,614 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 TLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 8,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 8,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 8,560 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 8,560 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 8,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 8,328 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 8,323 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 8,029 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 8,009 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 5,454 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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R866 TLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R866 TLM, 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 R866 TLM registered?

R866 TLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R866 TLM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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