Piaggio Vespa

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 198 cc

S54 ARCMOT history

S54 ARC is a green petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 9,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
9,775 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
198 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 ARC was last recorded at 9,775 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,293 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
482 miles
Average per year
234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,775 miles
  • 2025 – 9,293 miles
  • 2024 – 8,997 miles
  • 2023 – 8,716 miles
  • 2021 – 8,233 miles
  • 2020 – 8,166 miles
  • 2019 – 8,060 miles
  • 2018 – 7,934 miles
  • 2017 – 7,590 miles
  • 2016 – 7,104 miles
  • 2015 – 6,962 miles
  • 2012 – 6,832 miles
  • 2010 – 6,568 miles
  • 2008 – 5,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,775 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad material deteriated (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of body (6.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,775 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    9,775 miles
    Test number
    241155011866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,293 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    9,293 miles
    Test number
    774141949387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,997 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    8,997 miles
    Test number
    852682202454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    8,716 miles
    Test number
    749807112452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass8,442 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    8,442 km
    Test number
    121381445672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,233 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    8,233 miles
    Test number
    245939223821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,166 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    8,166 miles
    Test number
    865049176613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,060 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    8,060 miles
    Test number
    572336949594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,934 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    7,934 miles
    Test number
    738927222781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,590 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    7,590 miles
    Test number
    535980198808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,104 miles
    Test number
    898136352458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad material deteriated (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of body (6.1.1a)

  12. Fail7,104 miles (+142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,104 miles
    Test number
    708854939793
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad material deteriated (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side of body (6.1.1a)

  13. Pass6,962 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,962 miles
    Test number
    819335665082
    • AdvisoryBrake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  14. Pass6,940 km (+10)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,940 km
    Test number
    255980074022
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  15. Pass6,930 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    6,930 km
    Test number
    148904963079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

  16. Fail6,930 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,930 km
    Test number
    157474063090
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

  17. Pass6,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,832 miles
    Test number
    317382272089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail6,832 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,832 miles
    Test number
    337502172059
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

  19. Pass6,670 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,670 km
    Test number
    105922961490
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

  20. Fail6,670 km2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,670 km
    Test number
    987274451010
    • DangerousRear Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
    • DangerousRear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

  21. Pass6,568 miles (+859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,568 miles
    Test number
    170618260016
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  22. Pass5,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    5,709 miles
    Test number
    414478798213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 ARC

Does S54 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 ARC is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 ARC?
The MOT on S54 ARC is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 ARC done?
S54 ARC was recorded at 9,775 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 234 miles a year.
Has S54 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 ARC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S54 ARC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S54 ARC find?
S54 ARC passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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