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RHR 274Y

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,673 mi
Last recorded23,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 274Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 23,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,666 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,488 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,944 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,415 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 22,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,661 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 21,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,243 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,237 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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RHR 274Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 RHR 274Y, 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 44 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RHR 274Y registered?

RHR 274Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is RHR 274Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHR 274Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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