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S510 BGH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,410 mi
Last recorded14,410 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 BGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,410 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,734 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,365 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 8,346 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 7,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 6,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 5,858 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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S510 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S510 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 S510 BGH registered?

S510 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S510 BGH safe to buy?

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