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S84 OFT

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,723 mi
Last recorded6,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 OFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,723 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 6,723 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 6,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,529 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 5,529 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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S84 OFT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S84 OFT, 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 S84 OFT registered?

S84 OFT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S84 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S84 OFT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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