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W178 SNR

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,092 mi
Last recorded47,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 SNR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,092 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,092 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 47,042 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,945 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2007 3,656 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,212 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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W178 SNR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W178 SNR, 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 W178 SNR registered?

W178 SNR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W178 SNR safe to buy?

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