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T129 JNV

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

657 mi
Last recorded657 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 JNV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 12,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 9,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 8,981 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 8,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 8,271 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 7,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 7,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,548 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 4,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 4,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 337 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 337 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 20,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 11,618 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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T129 JNV is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T129 JNV, 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 T129 JNV registered?

T129 JNV is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T129 JNV safe to buy?

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