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S956 KOD

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,651 mi
Last recorded9,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 KOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 9,651 miles

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose engine mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 9,244 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 9,244 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 8,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 7,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 6,851 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 6,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 5,557 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 4,827 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 4,827 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 3,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 3,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,699 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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S956 KOD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S956 KOD, 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 S956 KOD registered?

S956 KOD is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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