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S742 OGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,345 mi
Last recorded23,345 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,345 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,474 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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S742 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S742 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 S742 OGC registered?

S742 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S742 OGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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