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S537 EGJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,064 mi
Last recorded17,064 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 EGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,064 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 17,042 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2023 13,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 9,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 9,743 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 9,733 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 9,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 9,009 miles

unable to see chassis due to fairings

Fail 8 Apr 2015 8,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,083 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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S537 EGJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S537 EGJ, 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 S537 EGJ registered?

S537 EGJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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