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S72 BGK

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,020 mi
Last recorded22,020 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 BGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 27,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,676 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,603 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 24,514 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,796 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,747 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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S72 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S72 BGK, 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 S72 BGK registered?

S72 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S72 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 BGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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