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S270 CGK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,600 mi
Last recorded13,600 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,600 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 13,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,906 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 11,906 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 10,154 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 5,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 5,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S270 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 S270 CGK registered?

S270 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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