MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
upper handlebar cowl loose
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W389 XCS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 W389 XCS, 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 W389 XCS registered?
W389 XCS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2000.
Is W389 XCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W389 XCS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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