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W496 VLY

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,673 mi
Last recorded13,673 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 VLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,673 miles

Front bearing hub cap missing

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre low on air

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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W496 VLY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W496 VLY, 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 W496 VLY registered?

W496 VLY is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W496 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 VLY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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