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S770 RRD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,041 mi
Last recorded11,041 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 RRD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 10,379 miles

engine mountings worn

rear brake reserve travel poor

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,377 miles

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 7,728 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 7,374 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,736 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 6,736 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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S770 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 85.7%.

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 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 S770 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 S770 RRD registered?

S770 RRD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S770 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S770 RRD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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