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S879 KLP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,365 mi
Last recorded19,365 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 KLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,365 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2014 19,362 miles

Nail in front tyre

n/s and o/s mirrors missing

Fail 21 May 2014 19,362 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nail in front tyre

n/s and o/s mirrors missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,184 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 17,184 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,849 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 12,849 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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S879 KLP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S879 KLP, 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 S879 KLP registered?

S879 KLP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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