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W257 PAU

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,854 mi
Last recorded30,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 PAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 21,038 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 5,874 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 5,784 miles

Offside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 5,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,414 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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W257 PAU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W257 PAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W257 PAU registered?

W257 PAU is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W257 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 PAU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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