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S843 JLM

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,233 mi
Last recorded10,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 JLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 10,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 9,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 9,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 8,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 8,309 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,050 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 5,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 2,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 943 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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S843 JLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S843 JLM, 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 S843 JLM registered?

S843 JLM is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S843 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S843 JLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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