Piaggio Vespa

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 124 cc

S78 OGCMOT history

S78 OGC is a grey petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 41,274 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
41,274 km
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
805 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 OGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 OGC was last recorded at 41,274 km on 16 Jun 2025, 37,174 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2011: 4,100 km, lower than 39,624 km on 18 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,100 km · 17 Aug 2011
Between the last two tests
37,174 km
Average per year
805 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,274 km
  • 2011 – 4,100 km
  • 2010 – 39,624 km
  • 2009 – 36,910 km
  • 2008 – 33,050 km
  • 2005 – 25,526 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,274 km
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,274 km (+37,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,274 km
    Test number
    379540364157
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass4,100 km (-35,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    4,100 km
    Test number
    209659921229
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  3. Pass39,624 km (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,624 km
    Test number
    501390930226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,910 km (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,910 km
    Test number
    291697019275
    • AdvisoryLower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  5. Pass33,050 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,050 km
    Test number
    310665948235
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

  6. Fail33,050 km2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,050 km
    Test number
    872765248212
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
    • NoteLow air presure in front tyre

  7. Pass29,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,175 miles
    Test number
    712773237256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,175 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,175 miles
    Test number
    181603237272
    • FailureDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

  9. Pass25,526 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,526 km
    Test number
    581290435346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,526 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,526 km
    Test number
    873100735301
    • FailureRear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Questions about S78 OGC

Does S78 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 OGC expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 OGC?
The MOT on S78 OGC expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 OGC done?
S78 OGC was recorded at 41,274 km at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 805 km a year.
Has S78 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 OGC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on S78 OGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S78 OGC find?
S78 OGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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