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S57 CGH

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,043 mi
Last recorded12,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 CGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 12,043 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 12,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 10,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 8,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,733 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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S57 CGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S57 CGH, 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 S57 CGH registered?

S57 CGH is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S57 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 CGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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