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T39 ERA

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

14,793 mi
Last recorded14,793 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 ERA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 14,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 14,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 14,669 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 14,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 12,938 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 12,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 12,515 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 12,515 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,882 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 10,882 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 10,060 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,966 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 8,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,742 miles

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

horn quiet

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 6,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 5,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 4,355 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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T39 ERA is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T39 ERA, 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 T39 ERA registered?

T39 ERA is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T39 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T39 ERA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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