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T539 CGT

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,098 mi
Last recorded34,098 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT539 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,056 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,225 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 31,806 miles

Belly pan corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,806 miles

Belly pan corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 3,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 3,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 2,834 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,770 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,192 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,893 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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T539 CGT is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T539 CGT, 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 T539 CGT registered?

T539 CGT is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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