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D938 OWO

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

385 mi
Last recorded385 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 OWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 367 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 367 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 367 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 5 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,143 miles

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Riders seat-damaged.

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brtake and fuel lines.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 26,126 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Riders seat-damaged.

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brtake and fuel lines.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,124 miles

advise-side panels fitted=unable to see rear brake and fuel lines.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 24,083 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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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D938 OWO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D938 OWO, 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 D938 OWO registered?

D938 OWO is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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