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T279 TGF

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

6,326 mi
Last recorded6,326 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 TGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 6,326 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Under floor panel corroded, main frame beam not yet affected. (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 6,326 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 6,326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 6,326 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 29 May 2012 6,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,326 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 6,326 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 6,326 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 6,326 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 6,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 6,326 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 6,326 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 6,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 6,326 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 6,326 miles

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

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 TGF is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

T279 TGF is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is T279 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 TGF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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