MOT Status
ValidMileage
8,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
number plate light inop
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front mudgaurd slightly rubbing fairing
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
front mudguard rubbing on body but not affecting control.
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear tyre getting close to wear limit.
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 R98 JGJ, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R98 JGJ registered?
R98 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R98 JGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R98 JGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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