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T272 LGP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,410 mi
Last recorded13,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 LGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 13,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 13,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 13,339 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 13,339 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 13,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 13,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,853 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,079 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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T272 LGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T272 LGP, 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 T272 LGP registered?

T272 LGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T272 LGP safe to buy?

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