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T779 SGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 SGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 16,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 16,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,914 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,961 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 8,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 4,521 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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T779 SGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T779 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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What year was T779 SGC registered?

T779 SGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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