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W478 UBY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,313 mi
Last recorded8,313 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 UBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 8,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 8,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 8,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 8,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 8,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 8,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,890 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,867 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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W478 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W478 UBY, 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 W478 UBY registered?

W478 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W478 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 UBY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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