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W168 VLD

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,194 mi
Last recorded17,194 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 17,194 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 17,194 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre puncture

Pass 28 Jun 2023 17,129 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,110 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 17,110 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 15,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 11,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 11,758 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 10,327 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 10,171 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 10,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,851 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 9,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 9,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 9,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 8,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,311 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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W168 VLD is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W168 VLD, 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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W168 VLD is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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