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V225 MGK

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,447 mi
Last recorded15,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 MGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 15,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 15,447 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 15,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 15,447 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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V225 MGK 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 V225 MGK, 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

How do I check the history of V225 MGK?

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What year was V225 MGK registered?

V225 MGK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V225 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 MGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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