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R92 SRB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 210cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,827 mi
Last recorded8,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 SRB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine210cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 8,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 8,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 8,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 7,286 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 7,276 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 6,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 6,600 miles

day time use only.no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 5,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 5,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,835 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 5,835 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 5,156 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,024 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 4,997 miles

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

No lock nut fitted to cluth lever pivot

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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R92 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R92 SRB, 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 R92 SRB registered?

R92 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R92 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 SRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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