MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
some travel on rear brake pedel
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
some travel on rear brake pedel
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S540 DOJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S540 DOJ, 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 S540 DOJ registered?
S540 DOJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S540 DOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S540 DOJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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