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T506 BHY

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,456 mi
Last recorded9,456 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 BHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 7,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,698 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,195 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 5,195 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,376 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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T506 BHY is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T506 BHY, 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 T506 BHY registered?

T506 BHY is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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