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JSB 159Y

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSB 159Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,390 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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JSB 159Y is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 JSB 159Y, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSB 159Y registered?

JSB 159Y is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is JSB 159Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSB 159Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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