Piaggio Vespa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 124 cc

T472 ALJMOT history

T472 ALJ is a blue petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 17,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
17,638 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T472 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T472 ALJ was last recorded at 17,638 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,408 miles · 15 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,638 miles
  • 2016 – 17,408 miles
  • 2015 – 16,952 miles
  • 2014 – 16,276 miles
  • 2012 – 15,504 miles
  • 2011 – 14,692 miles
  • 2010 – 13,396 miles
  • 2009 – 12,298 miles
  • 2008 – 11,059 miles
  • 2007 – 10,599 miles
  • 2006 – 9,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,638 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight cracking on front tyre.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,638 miles (+230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    17,638 miles
    Test number
    852570550207
    • AdvisoryFront Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on front tyre.

  2. Pass17,408 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,408 miles
    Test number
    523344330199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail17,402 miles (+450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,402 miles
    Test number
    938312463216
    • FailureMotorcycle structure excessively corroded under side (6.1.1a)

  4. Pass16,952 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,952 miles
    Test number
    896352815140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,276 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,276 miles
    Test number
    167201754416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,504 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,504 miles
    Test number
    496678172264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,692 miles
    Test number
    175480191288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail14,692 miles (+1,296)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,692 miles
    Test number
    518657781237
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  9. Pass13,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,396 miles
    Test number
    302290370417
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  10. Fail13,396 miles (+1,098)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,396 miles
    Test number
    634590470284
    • Repaired at testFuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  11. Pass12,298 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    723167469267
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  12. Fail12,295 miles (+1,236)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    252186469207
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  13. Pass11,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,059 miles
    Test number
    684738768263
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  14. Fail11,059 miles (+460)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,059 miles
    Test number
    880481668250
    • FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  15. Pass10,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,599 miles
    Test number
    303169167246
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  16. Fail10,597 miles (+1,251)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,597 miles
    Test number
    814609167200
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  17. Pass9,346 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,346 miles
    Test number
    752036236165
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in engine mounting.

Questions about T472 ALJ

Does T472 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T472 ALJ expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T472 ALJ?
The MOT on T472 ALJ expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T472 ALJ done?
T472 ALJ was recorded at 17,638 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 454 miles a year.
Has T472 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T472 ALJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T472 ALJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T472 ALJ find?
T472 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front road spring corroded; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy; slight cracking on front tyre..

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