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S148 WSU

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,284 mi
Last recorded11,284 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 WSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 11,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 8,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,993 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 6,459 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 4,857 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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S148 WSU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S148 WSU, 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 S148 WSU registered?

S148 WSU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S148 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 WSU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S148 WSU have outstanding finance?

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