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G699 COY

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 COY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,529 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 41,529 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 41,439 miles

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

front fendor is insecure

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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G699 COY is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 G699 COY, 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 37 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 G699 COY registered?

G699 COY is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 1989.

Is G699 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G699 COY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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