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R958 ALD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

666 mi
Last recorded666 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 ALD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2007 666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 666 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 5,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake cable has broken and become shortened at the threaded adjuster end. †still operating correctly,but will need to be renewed before new linings can be fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 5,881 miles

rear brake cable has broken and become shortened at the threaded adjuster end. †still operating correctly,but will need to be renewed before new linings can be fitted.

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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R958 ALD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R958 ALD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R958 ALD?

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What year was R958 ALD registered?

R958 ALD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 1998.

Is R958 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 ALD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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