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SJE 602S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

22,788 mi
Last recorded22,788 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJE 602S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2007 22,788 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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SJE 602S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 16,523 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 SJE 602S, 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 48 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJE 602S?

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What year was SJE 602S registered?

SJE 602S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is SJE 602S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJE 602S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJE 602S have outstanding finance?

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