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V161 LGO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,079 mi
Last recorded18,079 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 LGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 18,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,853 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 14,771 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,752 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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V161 LGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 V161 LGO, 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 V161 LGO registered?

V161 LGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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