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W358 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,085 mi
Last recorded19,085 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 16,508 miles

temp fix in rear tyre n/s

Fail 15 Nov 2014 16,508 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

temp fix in rear tyre n/s

Pass 23 Nov 2013 14,812 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 14,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,862 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 11,862 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 10,422 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 10,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,086 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,293 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 7,489 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 7,337 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 7,337 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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W358 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W358 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 W358 VGT registered?

W358 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W358 VGT safe to buy?

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