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RND 958X

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,768 mi
Last recorded34,768 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRND 958X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 34,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 34,665 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 May 2014 34,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,649 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 34,648 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,139 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,719 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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RND 958X is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 RND 958X, 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 RND 958X registered?

RND 958X is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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