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S287 FGP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,134 mi
Last recorded10,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 FGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 9,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 9,262 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 9,262 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 8,943 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 8,049 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,854 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 7,854 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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S287 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S287 FGP, 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 S287 FGP registered?

S287 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S287 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 FGP shows 15 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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