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S274 JTP

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,468 mi
Last recorded24,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 JTP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 24,467 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 24,464 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

centre stand fowling rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2014 24,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 20,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,594 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2009 20,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,750 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 15,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 11,830 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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S274 JTP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S274 JTP, 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 S274 JTP registered?

S274 JTP is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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