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S914 MRB

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,969 mi
Last recorded27,969 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 MRB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 27,969 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 27,968 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,256 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,595 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 12,076 miles

both tyres getting close to legal limit

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 MRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S914 MRB registered?

S914 MRB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S914 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S914 MRB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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