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W427 VLY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,202 mi
Last recorded16,202 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 VLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 16,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 15,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 15,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,617 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 10,784 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 10,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,903 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 8,903 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,268 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,268 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,327 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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W427 VLY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W427 VLY, 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 W427 VLY registered?

W427 VLY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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