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S391 JLM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,522 mi
Last recorded4,522 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 JLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 4,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 4,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 4,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 4,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 4,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 4,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 4,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 3,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 3,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 3,670 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 3,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 3,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 3,204 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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S391 JLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S391 JLM, 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 S391 JLM?

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What year was S391 JLM registered?

S391 JLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S391 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 JLM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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