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S769 CYJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

28,492 mi
Last recorded28,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 CYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 28,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 27,825 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 26,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 26,743 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,100 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 25,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,401 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 24,389 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,761 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 23,761 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,895 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 20,243 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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S769 CYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S769 CYJ, 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 S769 CYJ registered?

S769 CYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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