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T481 GPR

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,562 mi
Last recorded14,562 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 GPR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 14,562 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 13,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 13,812 miles

Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 12,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,573 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,573 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,573 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,573 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 12,573 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,718 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 6,706 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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T481 GPR is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T481 GPR, 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 T481 GPR registered?

T481 GPR is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is T481 GPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T481 GPR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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