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W353 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,593 mi
Last recorded30,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,593 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 23,360 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 23,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 14,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,761 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 11,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,673 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,670 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,652 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2007 11,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,552 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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 W353 VGT registered?

W353 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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