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W153 OUF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,387 mi
Last recorded6,387 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 OUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 6,387 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 May 2009 6,387 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,602 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 5,602 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 May 2007 4,466 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 3,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 May 2006 3,343 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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W153 OUF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W153 OUF, 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 W153 OUF registered?

W153 OUF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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