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S51 CPD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,085 mi
Last recorded9,085 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 CPD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 9,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 5,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,668 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering very slight (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 5,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 4,939 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 May 2014 4,939 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 4,266 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 4,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 3,712 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,968 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 2,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 2,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 1,995 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (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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S51 CPD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S51 CPD, 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 S51 CPD registered?

S51 CPD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S51 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 CPD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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