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W421 VMV

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,258 mi
Last recorded24,258 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 VMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 24,258 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front mudguard broken with sharp edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front mudguard broken and has sharp edges.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 22,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front mudguard broken and has sharp edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,056 miles

right hand indicator tell tale not working but indicator can be seen from the seat.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,993 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Slight Free Play In Front Engine Mount.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 15,293 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 15,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 8,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 8,756 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

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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W421 VMV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver 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 W421 VMV, 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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W421 VMV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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