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S285 CCD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,094 mi
Last recorded21,094 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 CCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,094 miles

clutch draging

Fail 6 Jul 2020 21,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high headlamp cowling insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch draging

front tyre incorrect pressure

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 21,094 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chrome rack not secure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,094 miles

rear brake lamp sticks on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 16,623 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2012 16,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,365 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 15,979 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,346 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 15,346 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,583 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 13,864 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,718 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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S285 CCD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S285 CCD, 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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S285 CCD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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