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W448 XGJ

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,111 mi
Last recorded19,111 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 XGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,111 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 19,111 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 16,990 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 16,990 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,325 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 13,325 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 13,325 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 12,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,529 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 11,529 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 May 2007 8,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 8,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,195 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 6,195 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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W448 XGJ 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 53.3%.

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 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 W448 XGJ, 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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W448 XGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2000.

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