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W109 VLW

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,538 mi
Last recorded5,538 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 VLW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 5,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 5,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,523 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 4,401 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 4,381 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 4,381 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 4,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,316 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,279 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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W109 VLW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W109 VLW, 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 W109 VLW registered?

W109 VLW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W109 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W109 VLW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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