MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
slight cracking to front tyre sidewall.
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
slight cracking to front tyre sidewall.
front and rear tyre sidewalls perished
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
front and rear tyre sidewalls perished
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
front tyre perished
lower floor/frame rusting
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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T181 SGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 T181 SGP, 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 T181 SGP registered?
T181 SGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T181 SGP safe to buy?
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