MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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clutch draging
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))
Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
rear brake lamp sticks on
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))
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))
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)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S285 CCD registered?
S285 CCD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S285 CCD safe to buy?
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