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V553 NGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,529 mi
Last recorded26,529 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 NGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 26,529 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,476 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 24,476 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,939 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,291 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2013 21,262 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,182 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,011 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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V553 NGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V553 NGF, 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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V553 NGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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