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S351 LLO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,890 mi
Last recorded30,890 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 LLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 30,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 30,888 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis. underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,850 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 18,442 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 14,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 13,049 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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S351 LLO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S351 LLO, 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 S351 LLO registered?

S351 LLO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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