MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bellypan going rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
front tyre underinflated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W442 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W442 VGT, 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 W442 VGT registered?
W442 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2000.
Is W442 VGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for W442 VGT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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