CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

S483 KEW

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,614 mi
Last recorded25,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 KEW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
View full Piaggio Vespa reliability data Browse other 1998 Piaggio Vespa registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 25,611 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,466 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S483 KEW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S483 KEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S483 KEW?

You can check the full history of S483 KEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S483 KEW registered?

S483 KEW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S483 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S483 KEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S483 KEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S483 KEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.