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T487 GPR

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,971 mi
Last recorded8,971 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 GPR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 8,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,923 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 8,919 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 6,496 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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T487 GPR is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T487 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 T487 GPR registered?

T487 GPR is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T487 GPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T487 GPR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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