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V740 MGN

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,838 mi
Last recorded19,838 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,888 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,598 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,564 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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V740 MGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V740 MGN, 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 V740 MGN registered?

V740 MGN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V740 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 MGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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