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W349 EGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,553 mi
Last recorded24,553 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 EGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,578 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 22,578 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

over full with oil

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,169 miles

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

seat secured with strap

Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,161 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 19,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2010 17,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 17,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,397 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 11,397 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 9,085 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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W349 EGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W349 EGF, 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 W349 EGF registered?

W349 EGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W349 EGF safe to buy?

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