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S279 PMJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,770 mi
Last recorded17,770 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 PMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,770 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 17,768 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,114 miles

Front Suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear rack is slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2019 10,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 10,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,063 miles

weather skirt when fitted obscuring front indicators

Pass 14 Nov 2015 9,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 9,872 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre flat

Pass 23 Nov 2012 9,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,721 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 9,605 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 9,597 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 9,562 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,498 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,498 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 9,218 miles

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.

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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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.

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