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T712 OGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,952 mi
Last recorded22,952 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 22,952 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 22,952 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 21,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,085 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 18,085 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,689 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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T712 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T712 OGC, 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 T712 OGC registered?

T712 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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