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T717 RDL

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,574 mi
Last recorded16,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 RDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 16,106 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working on full lock (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,757 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,999 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front brake inner cable roulter incorrectly

Fail 27 May 2010 14,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front brake inner cable roulter incorrectly

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 14,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,740 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 12,740 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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T717 RDL is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T717 RDL, 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 T717 RDL registered?

T717 RDL is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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