MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre fouling another component SIDE CAR TYRE (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SIDECAR TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
sidecar mounting has protruding bolts
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
sidecar mounting has protruding bolts
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R898 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 R898 HGF, 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 R898 HGF registered?
R898 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 1998.
Is R898 HGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R898 HGF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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