MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering headset top (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering headset top (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear number plate delaminating but still readable
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear number plate delaminating but still readable
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W288 NWE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W288 NWE, 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 W288 NWE registered?
W288 NWE is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 July 2000.
Is W288 NWE safe to buy?
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