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W439 UBY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,291 mi
Last recorded6,291 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 UBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,987 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 56,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Floor pan repaired with fibreglass.

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,793 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 51,743 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 May 2008 47,841 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 May 2008 47,841 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,499 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 35,687 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 35,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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W439 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W439 UBY, 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 W439 UBY registered?

W439 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W439 UBY safe to buy?

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