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V839 PHK

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,656 mi
Last recorded11,656 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 PHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 11,656 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 11,656 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 8,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 8,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,761 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 8,761 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,667 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,270 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 7,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 6,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 6,614 miles

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

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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V839 PHK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V839 PHK, 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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V839 PHK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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