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S481 LLW

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,521 mi
Last recorded16,521 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 LLW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,521 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frame structure damaged

rear brake cable adjuster broken but can by still used

Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,521 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S481 LLW is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S481 LLW, 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 S481 LLW registered?

S481 LLW is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S481 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 LLW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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