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T198 WGJ

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,113 mi
Last recorded7,113 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 WGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 7,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 7,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 6,944 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 6,944 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 6,768 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 6,767 miles

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 6,693 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 6,693 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T198 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T198 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T198 WGJ registered?

T198 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T198 WGJ safe to buy?

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