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R915 OGO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,134 mi
Last recorded14,134 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 OGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 14,134 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,226 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2014 12,857 miles

oil around sump bolt.

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 11,652 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2013 11,652 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 9,678 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 7,454 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 7,451 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,709 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

one of two exhaust mounting bolts is missing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 6,709 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

one of two exhaust mounting bolts is missing

Pass 21 May 2008 5,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,370 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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R915 OGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R915 OGO, 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 R915 OGO registered?

R915 OGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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