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W477 VLR

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,750 mi
Last recorded19,750 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 VLR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 19,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,069 miles

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

front offside indicator lense cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,691 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 13,691 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 1,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,370 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,735 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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W477 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W477 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 W477 VLR registered?

W477 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W477 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W477 VLR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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