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S161 WSU

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,925 mi
Last recorded15,925 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 WSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 15,925 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 15,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 14,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 14,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 14,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 13,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,129 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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S161 WSU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S161 WSU?

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What year was S161 WSU registered?

S161 WSU is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S161 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 WSU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S161 WSU have outstanding finance?

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