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S270 BSF

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,082 mi
Last recorded12,082 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 BSF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 12,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 11,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 10,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,915 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,184 miles

Advise slight fraying to rear brake cable

Pass 12 Mar 2015 8,968 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 8,966 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,205 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

center stand loose

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,205 miles

center stand loose

Pass 22 Jul 2006 6,679 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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S270 BSF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S270 BSF, 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 S270 BSF registered?

S270 BSF is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S270 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 BSF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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