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T472 ALJ

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,638 mi
Last recorded17,638 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 ALJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,638 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight cracking on front tyre.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,408 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 17,402 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded under side (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,692 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,692 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 13,396 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,298 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,295 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,059 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 11,059 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,599 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,597 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2006 9,346 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Slight play in engine mounting.

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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T472 ALJ is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T472 ALJ, 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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T472 ALJ is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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