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V781 KCL

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,382 mi
Last recorded7,382 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 KCL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,382 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 7,382 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,355 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

body panel missing from off side rear most of front brake pipe hidden by bodywork

Pass 8 May 2006 7,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 7,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

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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V781 KCL is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V781 KCL, 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 V781 KCL registered?

V781 KCL is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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