MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
play in engine mounts
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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W409 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W409 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 W409 VGT registered?
W409 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2000.
Is W409 VGT safe to buy?
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