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S120 KGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,655 mi
Last recorded2,655 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 KGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 2,655 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 2,653 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 24,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 24,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,245 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,955 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 11,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,745 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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S120 KGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S120 KGN, 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 S120 KGN registered?

S120 KGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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