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W144 VLW

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,971 mi
Last recorded21,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 VLW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 21,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,170 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,170 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 19,170 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,170 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 19,170 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 19,170 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,401 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,206 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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W144 VLW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W144 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 W144 VLW registered?

W144 VLW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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