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T487 RVE

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,557 mi
Last recorded3,557 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 RVE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 3,557 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 2,944 miles

O/S Mirror Missing

Rear Mudgaurd Cracked and becoming insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 1,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 1,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 1,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 1,325 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 1,139 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 RVE is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T487 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

T487 RVE is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T487 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T487 RVE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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