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S104 KGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,178 mi
Last recorded18,178 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 KGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 18,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 15,486 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,486 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 14,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,461 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2005 11,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 11,860 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(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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S104 KGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S104 KGC, 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 S104 KGC registered?

S104 KGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S104 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 KGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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