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SGF 41Y

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,191 mi
Last recorded30,191 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 41Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,191 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,565 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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SGF 41Y is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SGF 41Y, 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 SGF 41Y registered?

SGF 41Y is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is SGF 41Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGF 41Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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