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S168 RVX

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,926 mi
Last recorded20,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 RVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 20,926 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 20,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 18,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,167 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 17,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Painted over, taken off. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Painted over, taken off. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 11,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 8,412 miles

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,335 miles

Advise front spotlights not working and should be under road traffic law.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 6,335 miles

Advise front spotlights not working and should be under road traffic law.

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,131 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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S168 RVX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S168 RVX, 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 S168 RVX registered?

S168 RVX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S168 RVX safe to buy?

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