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T726 HFJ

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,405 mi
Last recorded12,405 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 HFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 12,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 11,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 10,968 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside foot compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,460 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 9,459 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,436 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 7,539 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,203 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 7,185 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,430 miles

Front tyre pressure low.

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 4,804 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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T726 HFJ is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T726 HFJ, 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 T726 HFJ registered?

T726 HFJ is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T726 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T726 HFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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