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S752 RRD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,788 mi
Last recorded20,788 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 RRD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,832 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 18,830 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,984 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,965 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.84mm 130/70x10 (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,275 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jul 2010 16,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,652 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,403 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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S752 RRD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S752 RRD, 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 S752 RRD registered?

S752 RRD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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