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W485 UBY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,075 mi
Last recorded8,075 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 UBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2024 8,075 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 5,976 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 5,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 5,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 5,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper ineffective fork shock not damping (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 5,103 miles

Electric start inoperative

Engine idle erratic

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 21 Apr 2018 5,103 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Engine idle erratic

Electric start inoperative

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 May 2017 4,754 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 4,754 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 3,831 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 3,831 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

battery showing no charge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 3,600 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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W485 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W485 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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W485 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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