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S98 OFT

1998 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,828 mi
Last recorded12,828 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 OFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 12,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 12,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 12,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,656 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 12,656 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,444 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 12,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,808 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 9,164 miles

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

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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S98 OFT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S98 OFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S98 OFT registered?

S98 OFT is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S98 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 OFT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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