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T136 YVO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,240 mi
Last recorded27,240 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 YVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,240 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

main beam tell tale is not working

side stand mounting area has been poorly repaired

Fail 10 Sep 2019 27,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (not flashin) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not release without manual aid (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

airbox is loose

carb is loose

engine is leaking oil

main beam tell tale is not working

side stand mounting area has been poorly repaired

Pass 4 Aug 2018 25,652 miles

no front mudguard at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2017 22,632 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,821 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel insecure wheel (4.2.3b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 15,090 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,812 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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T136 YVO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T136 YVO, 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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T136 YVO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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