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T61 JGN

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,015 mi
Last recorded27,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 JGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,648 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 25,648 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,796 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 23,796 miles

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,009 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,663 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 15,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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T61 JGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T61 JGN, 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 T61 JGN registered?

T61 JGN is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T61 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T61 JGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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