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S790 OGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,215 mi
Last recorded14,215 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 14,215 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 14,204 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,528 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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S790 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S790 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S790 OGC?

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What year was S790 OGC registered?

S790 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S790 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 OGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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