MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Electric start inoperative
Engine idle erratic
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W485 UBY registered?
W485 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2000.
Is W485 UBY safe to buy?
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