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R933 HGF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,533 mi
Last recorded45,533 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,533 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 41,750 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 41,750 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 37,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,734 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,927 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 34,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 32,572 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,472 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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R933 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R933 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 R933 HGF registered?

R933 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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