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R937 HGF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,529 mi
Last recorded25,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 25,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,092 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 18,817 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 18,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,825 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 16,825 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,655 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 12,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,733 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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R937 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R937 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 R937 HGF registered?

R937 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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