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W385 NHC

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

16,855 mi
Last recorded16,855 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 NHC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 16,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (5.2.3 (e))

main beam tail tail light inop

Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,740 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 16,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high LOW BEAM (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 16,488 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 16,488 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 16,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 15,743 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 12,157 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 12,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 11,423 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 11,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 10,069 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 10,069 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 6,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 4,649 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 4,374 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 3,711 miles

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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W385 NHC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W385 NHC, 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 W385 NHC registered?

W385 NHC is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W385 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 NHC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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