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S822 AHT

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,790 mi
Last recorded8,790 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 AHT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 8,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,190 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 8,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,104 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 4,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 4,415 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 3,380 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2009 2,826 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 2,826 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,460 miles

Cut in sidewall of rear tyre

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 2,152 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 1,877 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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S822 AHT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S822 AHT, 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 S822 AHT registered?

S822 AHT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S822 AHT safe to buy?

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