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S781 JTY

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,631 mi
Last recorded14,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 JTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 14,631 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 13,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 12,098 miles

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 10,860 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,860 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,488 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 9,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,241 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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S781 JTY is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S781 JTY, 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 S781 JTY registered?

S781 JTY is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S781 JTY safe to buy?

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