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W212 EGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 EGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 21,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 21,253 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 20,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 20,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 18,868 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 17,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,055 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,676 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,483 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 12,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 12,628 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,491 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,161 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 8,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 6,921 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,869 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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W212 EGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W212 EGF, 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 W212 EGF registered?

W212 EGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W212 EGF safe to buy?

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