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S271 JGT

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,315 mi
Last recorded39,315 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 JGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2010 39,315 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 May 2010 39,315 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 34,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,543 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 29,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,886 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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S271 JGT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S271 JGT, 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 S271 JGT registered?

S271 JGT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S271 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 JGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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