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S370 JRS

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 JRS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 13,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 9,137 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,130 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 5,549 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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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S370 JRS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S370 JRS, 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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How do I check the history of S370 JRS?

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What year was S370 JRS registered?

S370 JRS is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S370 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 JRS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S370 JRS have outstanding finance?

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