MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension has reduced damping effect
Rear rack is slightly insecure
weather skirt when fitted obscuring front indicators
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
rear tyre flat
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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S279 PMJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 S279 PMJ, 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 S279 PMJ registered?
S279 PMJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 October 1998.
Is S279 PMJ safe to buy?
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