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V241 MGK

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

13,321 mi
Last recorded13,321 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 MGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 13,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 11,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 10,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 10,884 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 9,981 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 9,981 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 9,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 8,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 8,259 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 8,259 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 7,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 7,181 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre has very low pressure

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 6,841 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 6,528 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre tread depth 1.75 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2015 6,528 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle staying open on full r/h lock (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre tread depth 1.75 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2014 6,178 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 5,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 4,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 3,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 3,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 2,368 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 1,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 986 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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V241 MGK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V241 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.

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What year was V241 MGK registered?

V241 MGK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V241 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V241 MGK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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