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X198 PGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,249 mi
Last recorded15,249 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 PGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 15,249 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 15,249 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 15,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre on air in it

Pass 23 Dec 2014 15,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 15,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 13,937 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,892 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 12,892 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 11,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 4,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 2,831 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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X198 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 X198 PGT, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X198 PGT registered?

X198 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X198 PGT safe to buy?

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