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W259 EGC

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,344 mi
Last recorded25,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 EGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,344 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,344 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,032 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 16,032 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 12,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,158 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 12,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,505 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 9,499 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W259 EGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W259 EGC, 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 W259 EGC registered?

W259 EGC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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