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KGW 447A

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,358 mi
Last recorded2,358 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 447A
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 2,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 2,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,914 miles

front shock absorber weak

rear tyre smaal crack in side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2015 1,914 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front shock absorber weak

rear tyre smaal crack in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2014 1,797 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 1,709 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 1,610 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 1,604 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 1,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,087 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 1,087 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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KGW 447A is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGW 447A, 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 KGW 447A registered?

KGW 447A is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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