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S835 MGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

584 mi
Last recorded584 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 1 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 11,587 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 10,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 6,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 6,494 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 3,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,584 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,584 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 11,575 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 7,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,380 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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S835 MGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S835 MGN, 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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S835 MGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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