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S54 ARC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,775 mi
Last recorded9,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 ARC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 9,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 9,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 8,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 8,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 8,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 8,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 8,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 7,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad material deteriated (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of body (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 7,104 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad material deteriated (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of body (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,962 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,940 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 6,930 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 6,930 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,832 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 6,832 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,670 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 6,670 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,568 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,709 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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S54 ARC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 S54 ARC, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S54 ARC registered?

S54 ARC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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