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G404 SCJ

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,105 mi
Last recorded19,105 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 SCJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 19,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 19,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 19,105 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 19,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 19,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 19,105 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2015 19,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 19,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 19,105 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 19,010 miles

Centre Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 18,109 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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G404 SCJ is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 G404 SCJ, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G404 SCJ registered?

G404 SCJ is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 1990.

Is G404 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G404 SCJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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