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S101 MGN

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,820 mi
Last recorded6,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 6,820 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear brake reserve travel at limit af adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,999 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 30,999 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,365 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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S101 MGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S101 MGN, 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 S101 MGN registered?

S101 MGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S101 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 MGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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