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T916 SGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,664 mi
Last recorded38,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 SGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,664 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,053 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,053 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,571 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 31,571 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,723 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 28,723 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 26,048 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Screen slightly damaged

Fail 22 May 2010 26,048 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)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

screen slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,102 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,883 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 20,883 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 17,972 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 15,286 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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T916 SGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T916 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 T916 SGC registered?

T916 SGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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