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S931 JGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,546 mi
Last recorded26,546 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 26,546 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 26,544 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 26,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 23,350 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,178 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust rusted

main stand worn and distorted

oil leaks engine / gear box

Fail 9 Oct 2015 21,154 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake control (3.1.3b)

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))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust rusted

main stand worn and distorted

oil leaks engine / gear box

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

engine has light oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,141 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 18,141 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 16,394 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,252 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,927 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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S931 JGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S931 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 S931 JGC registered?

S931 JGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 1998.

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