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P33 TPX

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,442 mi
Last recorded8,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 TPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 8,442 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,018 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 5,906 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre age cracked no ply or cords showing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 2,648 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 2,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 2,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 2,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 2,606 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 13,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,727 miles

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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P33 TPX is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P33 TPX, 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 P33 TPX registered?

P33 TPX is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P33 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 TPX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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