MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Centre Rear Lower Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S97 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S97 BGK, 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 S97 BGK registered?
S97 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is S97 BGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S97 BGK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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