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T169 TGF

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 TGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 31,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 29,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,965 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 26,964 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,276 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 21,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,395 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 14,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,760 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,154 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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T169 TGF is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T169 TGF, 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 T169 TGF registered?

T169 TGF is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T169 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T169 TGF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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