MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded through on inside (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working Works intermittantly (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded through on inside (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust very rusty.
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust very rusty.
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front brake pads covered unable to check thickness
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock excessively tight (2.1.4 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W261 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W261 VGT, 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 W261 VGT registered?
W261 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2000.
Is W261 VGT safe to buy?
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