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W481 DVW

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,025 mi
Last recorded14,025 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 DVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 14,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,534 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 12,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,284 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 12,284 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 12,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 12,097 miles

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

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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W481 DVW 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 W481 DVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 DVW registered?

W481 DVW is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W481 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 DVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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