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S544 RLB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,212 mi
Last recorded29,212 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 RLB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,212 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 29,212 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 29,203 miles

Rear Brake lever 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 29,202 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

unable to test exhaust as engine wont start

Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,378 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 26,244 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

All lights dim at idle speed

Centre stand fouls on exhaust

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 10 May 2017 26,232 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey all (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of floor (6.1.1a)

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

head lamp aim not tested due to head lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 23,667 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

airbox insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,335 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 21,826 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,369 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 21,369 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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S544 RLB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S544 RLB, 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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S544 RLB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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