MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion found on main frame underneath foot board area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear action of rear road spring is weak.
head light chrome rim broken.
head light main beam tell tale not working.
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion found on main frame underneath foot board area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear action of rear road spring is weak.
head light chrome rim broken.
head light main beam tell tale not working.
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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W527 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W527 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 W527 VLR registered?
W527 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2000.
Is W527 VLR safe to buy?
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