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S104 LLM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

2,893 mi
Last recorded2,893 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 LLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 2,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 2,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 2,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 2,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 2,329 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 2,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 2,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 2,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 2,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 2,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 2,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 2,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 2,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 2,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 2,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 1,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 1,782 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 1,782 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 1,737 miles

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

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 LLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S104 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

S104 LLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S104 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 LLM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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