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T142 FGN

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,999 mi
Last recorded16,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 FGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,999 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 16,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 9,433 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 5,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,413 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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T142 FGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T142 FGN, 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 T142 FGN registered?

T142 FGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T142 FGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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