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S249 FGP

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,336 mi
Last recorded23,336 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 FGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 2,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,201 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 22,005 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension component slightly misaligned

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,490 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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S249 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S249 FGP, 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 S249 FGP registered?

S249 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S249 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 FGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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