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S725 OGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,862 mi
Last recorded21,862 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 21,594 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 21,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 20,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 20,752 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,736 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 20,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 19,291 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,794 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,794 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,875 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 17,576 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,076 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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S725 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S725 OGC, 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 S725 OGC registered?

S725 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S725 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 OGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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