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S47 MGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,932 mi
Last recorded21,932 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,932 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 21,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,220 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,215 miles

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,206 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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S47 MGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S47 MGN, 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 S47 MGN registered?

S47 MGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S47 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 MGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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