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T97 HRA

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,615 mi
Last recorded14,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 HRA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 14,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 14,600 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 13,468 miles

Slight engine oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 11,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,861 miles

Front brake reservoir screw missing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,750 miles

Front position light not working, but headlamp does.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 10,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,696 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 9,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,696 miles

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

rear brake pedal at limit of allowable reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2007 9,564 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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T97 HRA is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T97 HRA, 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 T97 HRA registered?

T97 HRA is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T97 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T97 HRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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