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W412 VGT

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,822 mi
Last recorded8,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 7,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 7,154 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 14,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,837 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 11,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 10,307 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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W412 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W412 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 W412 VGT registered?

W412 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W412 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W412 VGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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