MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Front shock absorber top mounting bracket has a washer missing from one of the retaining nuts. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake lever can be pulled back to touch handlebars although by this time the rear brake has locked. Attention to adjustment advisable.
Brake component modification unsafe Both brake levers when applied actuate the starter motor (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Front shock absorber top mounting bracket has a washer missing from one of the retaining nuts. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake lever can be pulled back to touch handlebars although by this time the rear brake has locked. Attention to adjustment advisable.
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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S705 RLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S705 RLD, 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 S705 RLD registered?
S705 RLD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S705 RLD safe to buy?
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