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N565 NWS

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

415 mi
Last recorded415 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 NWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 11 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,431 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 6,796 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,751 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 6,751 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 4,787 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearing dust cap missing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 4,787 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearing dust cap missing

Pass 30 Jan 2010 4,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,395 miles

cylinder barrel cowling missing

horn cover insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2008 4,395 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

battery insecure

cylinder barrel cowling missing

horn cover insecure

rear brake squealing & low reserve travel

Pass 30 Jul 2007 275 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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N565 NWS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N565 NWS, 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.

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What year was N565 NWS registered?

N565 NWS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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