MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Nail in rear tyre
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S642 LGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S642 LGN, 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 S642 LGN registered?
S642 LGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S642 LGN safe to buy?
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