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S76 BTV

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,253 mi
Last recorded17,253 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 BTV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,253 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,221 miles

Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,557 miles

front brake pads near limit

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,377 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,368 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,368 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,347 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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S76 BTV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S76 BTV, 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 S76 BTV registered?

S76 BTV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S76 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 BTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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