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S712 NGO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,416 mi
Last recorded11,416 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 NGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,416 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,390 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,368 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 11,368 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,227 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 9,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 3,927 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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S712 NGO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S712 NGO, 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 S712 NGO registered?

S712 NGO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S712 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 NGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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