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W487 VRK

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 VRK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,673 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,760 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 12,896 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 21,102 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 21,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 14,119 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 6,821 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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W487 VRK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W487 VRK, 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 W487 VRK registered?

W487 VRK is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W487 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 VRK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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