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T405 PBP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,447 mi
Last recorded13,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 PBP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 13,447 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2014 13,094 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 11,256 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 May 2013 11,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 9,477 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 9,462 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 8,890 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,430 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 8,412 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,162 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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T405 PBP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T405 PBP, 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 T405 PBP registered?

T405 PBP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T405 PBP safe to buy?

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