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S914 JGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,135 mi
Last recorded23,135 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 23,135 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 23,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 22,910 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 22,847 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 22,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,225 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 22,225 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 21,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 21,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 21,109 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 20,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 19,078 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,576 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,354 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,790 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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S914 JGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S914 JGC, 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 S914 JGC registered?

S914 JGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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