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S397 MGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,527 mi
Last recorded35,527 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 MGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,121 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,948 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,948 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 15,664 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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S397 MGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S397 MGC, 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 S397 MGC registered?

S397 MGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S397 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 MGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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