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S684 CDM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,730 mi
Last recorded18,730 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 CDM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 18,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 17,996 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 17,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 15,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,430 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Unable to view front brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,109 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 12,067 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,508 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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S684 CDM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S684 CDM, 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 S684 CDM registered?

S684 CDM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S684 CDM safe to buy?

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