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S121 VJW

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,121 mi
Last recorded11,121 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 VJW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 11,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 10,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 10,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 9,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 9,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 9,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 8,578 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 6,360 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 5,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 4,152 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 3,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 1,657 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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S121 VJW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S121 VJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S121 VJW?

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What year was S121 VJW registered?

S121 VJW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S121 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 VJW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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