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T149 JRV

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,111 mi
Last recorded15,111 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 JRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,111 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 15,111 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,744 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,744 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,449 miles

front tyre flat

Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,373 miles

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

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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T149 JRV is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T149 JRV, 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 T149 JRV registered?

T149 JRV is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T149 JRV safe to buy?

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