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W465 DGF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,736 mi
Last recorded18,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 DGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 18,736 miles

Front cracks in front tyre

Front front suspension is stiff

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slighty stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal is split but not leaking

slight leak from fuel tap

Fail 6 Jan 2026 18,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front cracks in front tyre

Front front suspension is stiff

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slighty stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal is split but not leaking

slight leak from fuel tap

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre cracked perished

Fail 15 Oct 2020 18,621 miles

Fuel cap ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake lever mount loos (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre cracked perished

Pass 18 Sep 2019 17,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 17,543 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster screw not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling another component rubbing side stand (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 5,439 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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W465 DGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W465 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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W465 DGF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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