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T57 ERA

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,079 mi
Last recorded14,079 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 ERA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 14,079 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 14,097 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

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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T57 ERA is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T57 ERA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T57 ERA registered?

T57 ERA is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T57 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T57 ERA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T57 ERA have outstanding finance?

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