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S461 JLP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,267 mi
Last recorded11,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 JLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 11,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 10,888 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 9,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 8,991 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,502 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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S461 JLP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S461 JLP, 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 S461 JLP registered?

S461 JLP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S461 JLP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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