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V521 MGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,668 mi
Last recorded16,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 16,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 16,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 15,412 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 15,412 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,993 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 14,988 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,774 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,258 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,830 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,634 miles

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

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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V521 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V521 MGJ, 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 V521 MGJ registered?

V521 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V521 MGJ safe to buy?

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