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W253 XGH

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 XGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 20,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,828 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 15,358 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,358 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 14,840 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,840 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 13,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,367 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2010 12,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,797 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 9,797 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,537 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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W253 XGH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W253 XGH, 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 W253 XGH registered?

W253 XGH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2000.

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