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BOT 493V

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,325 mi
Last recorded31,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 493V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 31,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,456 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,420 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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BOT 493V is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 BOT 493V, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOT 493V registered?

BOT 493V is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is BOT 493V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 493V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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