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W475 VLR

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,535 mi
Last recorded28,535 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 VLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 28,535 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 28,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 27,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 23,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,804 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 2,687 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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W475 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W475 VLR, 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 W475 VLR registered?

W475 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W475 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W475 VLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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