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S523 DFG

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,297 mi
Last recorded16,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 DFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 15,214 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 15,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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S523 DFG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S523 DFG, 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 S523 DFG registered?

S523 DFG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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