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R991 OCU

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,098 mi
Last recorded13,098 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 OCU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 13,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 12,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 12,132 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 12,132 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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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R991 OCU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R991 OCU, 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 R991 OCU registered?

R991 OCU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R991 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 OCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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