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W527 VMX

2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,208 mi
Last recorded8,208 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET410,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 VMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 8,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 7,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,421 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 7,421 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 5,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 5,334 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 5,334 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,929 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 4,780 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 4,503 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 4,503 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 3,924 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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W527 VMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,740 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W527 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W527 VMX is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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