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T279 GGO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,194 mi
Last recorded10,194 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 GGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 10,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 8,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 8,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 7,024 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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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T279 GGO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T279 GGO, 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 T279 GGO registered?

T279 GGO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T279 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 GGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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