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S488 JGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,666 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,780 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 14,707 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,311 miles

rear tyre at legal limits † †body mounting bushes becoming weak † †slight blow on exhast system

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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S488 JGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S488 JGC, 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 S488 JGC registered?

S488 JGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S488 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 JGC shows 6 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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