MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S274 JTP safe to buy?
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