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S289 CCD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

19,126 mi
Last recorded19,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 CCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 19,126 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,695 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

engine bushings have excessive play

Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,439 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,524 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 16,491 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,305 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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S289 CCD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S289 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S289 CCD registered?

S289 CCD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S289 CCD safe to buy?

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