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S928 JPX

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,992 mi
Last recorded3,992 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 JPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 3,992 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 3,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 3,376 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 3,295 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 3,176 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 2,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 1,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 693 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 154 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 154 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,453 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2014 19,022 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,353 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

unable to check f/brake fluid level

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,103 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 15,103 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,656 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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S928 JPX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S928 JPX, 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 S928 JPX registered?

S928 JPX is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S928 JPX safe to buy?

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