MOT Status
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28,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))
Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)
Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rear swinging arm bushes perishing.
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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FLE 499Y is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 FLE 499Y, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FLE 499Y is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2007.
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