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W304 VLT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,063 mi
Last recorded19,063 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 VLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 19,063 miles

Central Front Main beam tell tail lamp no working

Nearside Rear Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 19,058 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Main beam tell tail lamp no working

Nearside Rear Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,171 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,171 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 22,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,171 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 22,171 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,939 miles

fuel hose insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2012 18,939 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

fuel hose insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 17,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,508 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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W304 VLT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W304 VLT, 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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W304 VLT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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