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S808 JLR

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,325 mi
Last recorded22,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 JLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,845 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,427 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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S808 JLR is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S808 JLR, 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 S808 JLR registered?

S808 JLR is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S808 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 JLR shows 7 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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