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VGZ 4296

1990 Piaggio Unknown

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

438 mi
Last recorded438 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Unknown13,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 4296
MakePiaggio
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 438 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 437 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 21,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 21,449 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 21,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 19,815 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Unknown?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads
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VGZ 4296 is a 1990 Piaggio Unknown in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,438 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Piaggio Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Piaggio Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGZ 4296 registered?

VGZ 4296 is a 1990 Piaggio Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is VGZ 4296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGZ 4296 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGZ 4296 have outstanding finance?

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