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T483 BPP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,208 mi
Last recorded7,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT483 BPP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 7,208 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 7,208 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 5,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 3,646 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 3,644 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 2,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 1,776 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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T483 BPP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T483 BPP, 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 T483 BPP registered?

T483 BPP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T483 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T483 BPP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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