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V160 KGH

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,157 mi
Last recorded8,157 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 KGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 8,157 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 5,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 3,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 26,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

throthel oparation slightly stiff

Pass 4 May 2010 26,920 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

throthel oparation slightly stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,843 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,843 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,773 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,772 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))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 16,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,956 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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V160 KGH is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V160 KGH, 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 V160 KGH registered?

V160 KGH is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V160 KGH safe to buy?

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