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S574 XYA

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,200 mi
Last recorded16,200 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 XYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,200 miles

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

seat lock rear of seat innop

Fail 9 Apr 2015 16,200 miles

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

seat lock rear of seat innop

Pass 21 Dec 2013 16,120 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 16,120 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 1,208 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 1,208 miles

Nearside Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 10,890 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,783 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 9,783 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

FRONT TYRE FLAT

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,047 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 7,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 4,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 4,038 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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S574 XYA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S574 XYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S574 XYA registered?

S574 XYA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S574 XYA safe to buy?

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