MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
right hand indicator tell tale not working but indicator can be seen from the seat.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Slight Free Play In Front Engine Mount.
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W421 VMV registered?
W421 VMV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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