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S930 JGO

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,560 mi
Last recorded20,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 20,551 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting bush slight freeplay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlight condition

rear brake effort

Pass 25 May 2010 16,972 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 16,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2008 13,825 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,824 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,470 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 12,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,940 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 11,940 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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S930 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S930 JGO, 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 S930 JGO registered?

S930 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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