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W298 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,163 mi
Last recorded9,163 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,163 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,916 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 8,916 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 6,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,574 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 4,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,998 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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W298 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W298 VGT, 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 W298 VGT registered?

W298 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is W298 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 VGT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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