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BWS 671S

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,811 mi
Last recorded47,811 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 671S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,811 miles

Rear Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,234 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,168 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspectrear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,166 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,166 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,094 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,479 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,528 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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BWS 671S is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWS 671S, 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 BWS 671S registered?

BWS 671S is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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