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S989 NNR

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,526 mi
Last recorded12,526 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 NNR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2013 12,526 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,230 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,079 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 12,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,387 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 10,553 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Stand spring not holding stand secure when raised

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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S989 NNR is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue 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 S989 NNR, 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 S989 NNR registered?

S989 NNR is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S989 NNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 NNR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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