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S468 CGK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,473 mi
Last recorded30,473 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,473 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 30,472 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust not checked as bike will not start

both tyres were underinflated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,456 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 24,905 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,905 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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S468 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S468 CGK, 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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S468 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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