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T265 FGN

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,109 mi
Last recorded12,109 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 FGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,109 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 12,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,080 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 12,080 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 8,546 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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T265 FGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T265 FGN, 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 T265 FGN registered?

T265 FGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T265 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 FGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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