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S679 RLL

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,988 mi
Last recorded14,988 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 RLL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 14,988 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside frame panels (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 14,988 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside frame panels (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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S679 RLL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S679 RLL, 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 S679 RLL registered?

S679 RLL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S679 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S679 RLL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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