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W268 BJN

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,068 mi
Last recorded12,068 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 BJN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,068 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 12,068 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 12,067 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,529 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 10,529 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 8,475 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 8,475 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 8,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 8,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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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W268 BJN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W268 BJN, 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 W268 BJN registered?

W268 BJN is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W268 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 BJN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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