MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre low pressure
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front tyre pressure too high.
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear tyre pressure too low
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Main beam repeater not working.
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W526 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W526 RLJ, 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 W526 RLJ registered?
W526 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2000.
Is W526 RLJ safe to buy?
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