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W426 VHB

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,338 mi
Last recorded16,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 VHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 16,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 16,338 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 14,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 14,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 8,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 8,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 8,840 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,709 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 8,709 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 5,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,768 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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W426 VHB is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W426 VHB, 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 W426 VHB registered?

W426 VHB is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W426 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W426 VHB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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