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W129 ULE

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,142 mi
Last recorded13,142 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 ULE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,142 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 13,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 2,935 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 2,857 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,190 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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W129 ULE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W129 ULE, 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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How do I check the history of W129 ULE?

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What year was W129 ULE registered?

W129 ULE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W129 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 ULE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W129 ULE have outstanding finance?

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