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S146 BGK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,558 mi
Last recorded10,558 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 BGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 10,558 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 26 Apr 2022 10,558 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 10,588 miles

front tyre needed soon

Pass 4 Feb 2020 10,558 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 10,558 miles

Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 10,558 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly grating sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot panel and centre backbone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 10,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,558 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 10,558 miles

Direction indicators not working l/h front (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,058 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 10,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,558 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,558 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 10,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 105,559 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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S146 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S146 BGK, 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 S146 BGK registered?

S146 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S146 BGK safe to buy?

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