MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot boards (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine drive system very noisey
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
under side of leg shields very rusty
Fuel cap ineffective Sealing ring missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear 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.
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W396 YGS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W396 YGS, 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 W396 YGS registered?
W396 YGS is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2000.
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