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P200 WAM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,517 mi
Last recorded21,517 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 WAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,517 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 21,361 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 21,342 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 18,598 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 18,598 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 17,247 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 16,662 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 16,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 15,044 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,389 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 12,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,585 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 11,579 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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P200 WAM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 P200 WAM, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P200 WAM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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