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W294 XGH

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,577 mi
Last recorded12,577 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 XGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 12,577 miles

Main beam telltale not working

Fail 13 May 2013 12,577 miles

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Main beam telltale not working

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

Pass 10 May 2012 12,472 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre has a cut along the structure

Fail 4 May 2012 12,472 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear tyre has a cut along the structure

Pass 5 May 2011 12,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 12,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 10,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,707 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 9,707 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2006 8,957 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,521 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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W294 XGH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W294 XGH, 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 W294 XGH registered?

W294 XGH is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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