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S218 XAD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,460 mi
Last recorded17,460 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 XAD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 17,460 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 11,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 7,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 5,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 5,970 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,183 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 4,852 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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S218 XAD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc 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 S218 XAD, 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 S218 XAD registered?

S218 XAD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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