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S122 JSS

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,321 mi
Last recorded15,321 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 JSS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 15,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 15,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 15,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 15,164 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 14,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,637 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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S122 JSS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S122 JSS, 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

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What year was S122 JSS registered?

S122 JSS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is S122 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 JSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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