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T165 GGO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,584 mi
Last recorded20,584 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 GGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2014 20,584 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,934 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,578 miles

corrosion on underside of frame(bellypan)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,578 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

corrosion on underside of frame(bellypan)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,211 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,211 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,947 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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T165 GGO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T165 GGO, 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 T165 GGO registered?

T165 GGO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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