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S569 RLB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,880 mi
Last recorded23,880 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS569 RLB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,382 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 19,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,063 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Centre Front Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

O/S/F INDICATOR LENS MISSING

Fail 19 Jan 2008 16,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,891 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,136 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S569 RLB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S569 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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S569 RLB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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