MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre has side wall cracks
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre is unsuitable Tyre wrong way round (5.2.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre has side wall cracks
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F998 FDM is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1988 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,625 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 F998 FDM, 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 38 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F998 FDM?
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What year was F998 FDM registered?
F998 FDM is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 1988.
Is F998 FDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F998 FDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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