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T698 JTW

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,443 mi
Last recorded6,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 JTW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 6,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 6,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 6,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 5,297 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 5,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 4,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 4,657 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 4,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 4,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 3,670 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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T698 JTW is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T698 JTW, 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 T698 JTW registered?

T698 JTW is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T698 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T698 JTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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