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W185 WHS

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,088 mi
Last recorded9,088 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 WHS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,088 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 9,088 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,672 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 7,946 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 4,347 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,347 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 4,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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W185 WHS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 W185 WHS, 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 W185 WHS registered?

W185 WHS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W185 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 WHS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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