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4RSTX

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,019 mi
Last recorded38,019 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4RSTX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 38,019 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,019 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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4RSTX is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4RSTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4RSTX registered?

4RSTX is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is 4RSTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4RSTX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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