MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
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
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)
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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S289 CCD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 1998.
Is S289 CCD safe to buy?
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