MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
low air presure in front tyre
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 OGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S78 OGC, 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 S78 OGC registered?
S78 OGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 December 1998.
Is S78 OGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S78 OGC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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