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V166 LMX

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,325 mi
Last recorded212,325 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 LMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 212,325 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 21,325 miles

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

Riders seat insecure front hinge incomplete (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised very tight and sticks when turning (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,918 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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V166 LMX is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V166 LMX, 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 V166 LMX registered?

V166 LMX is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V166 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 LMX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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