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S503 BGH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,868 mi
Last recorded15,868 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 BGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,868 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 15,868 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,821 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear drive bearing has free play

Rear drive is noisy

Rear tyre has a inner tube fitted when it is a tubless tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,812 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,394 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear seat will not lock down

Fail 31 Oct 2008 12,394 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear seat will not lock down

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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S503 BGH 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 S503 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 S503 BGH registered?

S503 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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