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T491 COO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,453 mi
Last recorded17,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 COO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,453 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 17,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,705 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 16,272 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 15,578 miles

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

number plate light not fitted

Fail 6 May 2015 15,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

number plate light not fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,144 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT FITTED

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,713 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT MISSING

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 14,281 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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T491 COO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T491 COO, 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 T491 COO registered?

T491 COO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T491 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T491 COO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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