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W288 XGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,589 mi
Last recorded27,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 XGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,589 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 27,569 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 23,549 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 23,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,508 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,664 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,656 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,656 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 headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 19,436 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,456 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 13,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,699 miles

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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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.

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