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W524 WGO

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

10,288 mi
Last recorded10,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 WGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 10,288 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 10,288 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,288 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 10,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,622 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 7,622 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,622 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 7,622 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 7,622 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 7,622 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,160 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 7,106 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,399 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 4,399 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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W524 WGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W524 WGO, 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 W524 WGO registered?

W524 WGO is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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