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W353 ONJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,104 mi
Last recorded31,104 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 ONJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,104 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 23,982 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 22,052 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,309 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,574 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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W353 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W353 ONJ, 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 W353 ONJ registered?

W353 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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