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W436 DGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,734 mi
Last recorded21,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 DGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,734 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 21,698 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 21,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly Cable stiff/damaged (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,694 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no high beam (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no low beam (1.2.3a)

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

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake cable / cam (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 20,307 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2013 18,883 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 17,479 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 14,952 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,171 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 13,171 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,146 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,161 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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W436 DGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W436 DGF, 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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W436 DGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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