MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Header pipe loose, insecure and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Lower All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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 headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 XGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?
W288 XGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 April 2000.
Is W288 XGJ safe to buy?
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