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S961 XAN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,081 mi
Last recorded19,081 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 XAN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 19,081 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,077 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,032 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 1,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 18,691 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front tyre worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,536 miles

Damage to both rear side panels

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake lever reserve travel near limit - will require adjustment soon.

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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S961 XAN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S961 XAN, 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 S961 XAN registered?

S961 XAN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S961 XAN safe to buy?

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