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S411 OEW

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,397 mi
Last recorded11,397 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 OEW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,397 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 11,388 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,078 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Mar 2013 18,078 miles

Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,741 miles

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

front tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2011 16,741 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,161 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 13,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2007 12,929 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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S411 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S411 OEW, 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 S411 OEW registered?

S411 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S411 OEW safe to buy?

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