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R998 HYG

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,108 mi
Last recorded15,108 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 HYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 15,108 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 15,075 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose play in upper shock mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 14,763 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 14,763 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 14,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 13,781 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,741 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 9,270 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 9,266 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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R998 HYG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R998 HYG, 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 R998 HYG registered?

R998 HYG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R998 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 HYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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