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T778 SGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,450 mi
Last recorded22,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 SGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,450 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2012 22,452 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 May 2012 22,450 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,450 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 21,233 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 21,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,841 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,816 miles

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)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,341 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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T778 SGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T778 SGC, 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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T778 SGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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