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S540 DOJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,275 mi
Last recorded10,275 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 DOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 10,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 9,821 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2025 9,818 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2024 9,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 9,249 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 9,238 miles

some travel on rear brake pedel

Fail 15 Apr 2023 9,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 8,934 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 8,934 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 8,912 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 7,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,402 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,395 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 5,391 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 5,348 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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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?

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