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S151 MGA

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,128 mi
Last recorded16,128 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 MGA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,712 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 15,029 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 15,029 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,797 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 910 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,028 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 6,027 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2011 4,614 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 798 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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S151 MGA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S151 MGA, 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 S151 MGA registered?

S151 MGA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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