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S862 KFX

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,223 mi
Last recorded8,223 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 KFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,177 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 8,150 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2014 8,033 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 8,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 7,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,907 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 7,907 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 7,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 6,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 6,878 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,967 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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S862 KFX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S862 KFX, 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 S862 KFX registered?

S862 KFX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S862 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 KFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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