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W435 VLY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,921 mi
Last recorded28,921 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 VLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,768 miles

head bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,669 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 22,630 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,157 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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W435 VLY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W435 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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W435 VLY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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