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E698 XGP

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,235 mi
Last recorded45,235 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 XGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 45,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,232 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 44,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 41,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,951 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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E698 XGP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 E698 XGP, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E698 XGP registered?

E698 XGP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is E698 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E698 XGP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E698 XGP have outstanding finance?

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