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T181 SGP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,424 mi
Last recorded18,424 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 SGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 18,424 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 18,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 17,958 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,546 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,519 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 17,519 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,050 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 17,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,224 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight cracking to front tyre sidewall.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 16,216 miles

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.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,840 miles

front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 26 Mar 2013 15,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,307 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished

lower floor/frame rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 14,288 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,496 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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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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T181 SGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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