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T240 BLO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,871 mi
Last recorded16,871 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 BLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 16,871 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 16,081 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 15,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 15,117 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 13,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 1,260 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,749 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 11,915 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,049 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,049 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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T240 BLO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T240 BLO, 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 T240 BLO registered?

T240 BLO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T240 BLO safe to buy?

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