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S496 BGH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

7,491 mi
Last recorded7,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 BGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 7,491 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 7,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 5,428 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 5,428 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 3,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 3,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 3,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 3,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 3,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 3,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 3,579 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 3,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 3,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 3,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 3,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 3,097 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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S496 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S496 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 S496 BGH registered?

S496 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S496 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 BGH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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