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S46 JBY

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,153 mi
Last recorded14,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 JBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,153 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 12,637 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 11,263 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 11,237 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,951 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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S46 JBY is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S46 JBY, 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 S46 JBY registered?

S46 JBY is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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