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BSL 435

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

498 mi
Last recorded498 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 435
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,033 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 17,821 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 17,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,788 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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BSL 435 is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSL 435, 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 BSL 435 registered?

BSL 435 is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 1999.

Is BSL 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 435 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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