MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
rear tyre slight distortion
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
rear tyre slight distortion
Offside Front Upper Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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S228 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S228 CGK, 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 S228 CGK registered?
S228 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 1998.
Is S228 CGK safe to buy?
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