MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear suspension slightly misaligned
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear suspension slightly misaligned
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W165 RFS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 W165 RFS, 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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W165 RFS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2000.
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