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X879 NGF

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 NGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 26,327 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 16,348 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 11,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 6,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 6,971 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,971 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 6,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 1,031 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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X879 NGF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X879 NGF, 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 X879 NGF registered?

X879 NGF is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X879 NGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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