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V415 LFJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,465 mi
Last recorded38,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 LFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 38,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 38,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 37,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 12,150 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,064 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 12,059 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,655 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 11,625 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front tyre badly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2012 10,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

batery needs charging

Pass 31 May 2011 10,282 miles

Front tyre is badly perished.. Please keep an eye on it!!!

Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 8,521 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,256 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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V415 LFJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V415 LFJ, 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 V415 LFJ registered?

V415 LFJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V415 LFJ safe to buy?

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