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S283 CGK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,103 mi
Last recorded26,103 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 26,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 23,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 13,139 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 13,139 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,015 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 11,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 10,120 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 10,025 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,660 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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S283 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S283 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 S283 CGK registered?

S283 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S283 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 CGK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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