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S272 CGK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,786 mi
Last recorded19,786 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,212 miles

Battery Flat at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,692 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 16,680 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,200 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,200 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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S272 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 S272 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 S272 CGK registered?

S272 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S272 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 CGK 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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