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T503 LLH

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,068 mi
Last recorded30,068 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 LLH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,068 miles

Outer Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,704 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,022 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 24,022 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,246 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 22,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,210 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 18,210 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear puncture

Fail 22 Jan 2010 15,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,678 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 14,678 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,315 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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T503 LLH is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T503 LLH, 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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T503 LLH is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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