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JBY 425J

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,249 mi
Last recorded51,249 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 425J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 51,249 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER FRAME/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 49,536 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 49,536 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 48,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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JBY 425J is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBY 425J, 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 JBY 425J registered?

JBY 425J is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is JBY 425J safe to buy?

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