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S415 MGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,768 mi
Last recorded23,768 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 MGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,244 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 13,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,364 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 12,364 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,319 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 10,319 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 8,492 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 8,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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S415 MGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey 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 S415 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 S415 MGC registered?

S415 MGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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