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S545 JGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,998 mi
Last recorded25,998 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 JGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,998 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 25,995 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,964 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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S545 JGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S545 JGN, 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 S545 JGN registered?

S545 JGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is S545 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S545 JGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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