MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?
Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.
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YBA 198S is a 1999 Piaggio Ape in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 9,958 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBA 198S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio Ape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YBA 198S registered?
YBA 198S is a 1999 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is YBA 198S safe to buy?
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