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W142 DOP

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,321 mi
Last recorded5,321 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 DOP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 5,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 5,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear tyre flat

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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W142 DOP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W142 DOP, 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 W142 DOP registered?

W142 DOP is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W142 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 DOP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W142 DOP have outstanding finance?

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