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S284 KLU

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,217 mi
Last recorded20,217 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 KLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 20,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,159 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 20,116 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 19,265 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,460 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 18,460 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,055 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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S284 KLU is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 S284 KLU, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S284 KLU registered?

S284 KLU is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S284 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 KLU shows 9 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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