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S482 BGH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,580 mi
Last recorded18,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 BGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,580 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 18,580 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,660 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Mudgaurd Missing

Main Beam Warning Lamp Not Working

Fail 15 Feb 2013 17,631 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Mudgaurd Missing

Main Beam Warning Lamp Not Working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,788 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 15,788 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,656 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,928 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 5,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 5,550 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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S482 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S482 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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S482 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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