MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Front Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W495 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 W495 VLR, 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 W495 VLR registered?
W495 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2000.
Is W495 VLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W495 VLR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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