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T453 MLL

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,326 mi
Last recorded29,326 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 MLL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 29,326 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 29,326 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,427 miles

corrosion on underside of chassis.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,427 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 26,427 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 26,427 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded full length (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2017 26,427 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded full length (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,304 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,304 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,507 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,291 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

rear number plate light does not illuminate

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,827 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,827 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,523 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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T453 MLL is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T453 MLL, 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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T453 MLL is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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