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S838 JGO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

318,765 mi
Last recorded318,765 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 318,765 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 30,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,093 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,045 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,957 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 23,756 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 19,144 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,144 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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S838 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S838 JGO, 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 S838 JGO registered?

S838 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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