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S42 NRA

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,698 mi
Last recorded10,698 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 NRA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 10,698 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 10,689 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 10,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,748 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 8,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,548 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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S42 NRA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S42 NRA, 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 S42 NRA registered?

S42 NRA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S42 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 NRA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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