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W385 PPR

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,238 mi
Last recorded24,238 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 PPR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 24,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,099 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 24,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,399 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 22,399 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,938 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,112 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 12,852 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 12,852 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,724 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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W385 PPR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPR, 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 PPR registered?

W385 PPR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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