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S308 NRB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,914 mi
Last recorded3,914 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 NRB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 3,914 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 3,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 3,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 17,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 16,725 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 16,725 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake hose rubbing on mudgaud

Pass 2 Mar 2017

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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S308 NRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S308 NRB, 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 S308 NRB registered?

S308 NRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is S308 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 NRB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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