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S472 BGH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,030 mi
Last recorded7,030 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 BGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 5,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,382 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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S472 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S472 BGH, 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 S472 BGH registered?

S472 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S472 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 BGH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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