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W423 XMJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,040 mi
Last recorded17,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 XMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,040 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 13,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 13,427 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 11,172 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,302 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 9,302 miles

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

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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W423 XMJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W423 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W423 XMJ registered?

W423 XMJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W423 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W423 XMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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